Text Truncator Truncate text to a specific length with customizable suffix.

A Text Truncator is a utility that shortens input text to a specified length while optionally adding a suffix to indicate the text has been cut, commonly used by developers and content creators who need to truncate text online for UI components like text previews, card descriptions, or meta descriptions. It solves the specific problem of handling variable-length text data in fixed-size containers, where excess characters can cause layout issues or be truncated unexpectedly. Developers use it to shorten text to a character limit or cut text to a specific word count, ensuring that the resulting string fits within the required dimensions.

The tool is different from other truncation methods because it allows users to choose between truncating by character count or word count, respecting word boundaries to avoid cutting words in half. It also provides an option to customize the suffix used when truncating text, which can be useful for creating visually consistent text previews. For example, a user can set the limit to 100 characters and choose to truncate by character count, resulting in a shortened string that includes the specified suffix.

It features a simple input interface where users can paste their text and configure the truncation settings, including the limit, mode, and suffix, making it easy to use as a text length limiter for various applications, such as preparing strings for meta descriptions or shortening text for display in compact UI elements.