Text Trimmer
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Add "..." to indicate text was trimmed
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Trimmed Text
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What is the Text Trimmer Tool?
The Text Trimmer tool allows you to limit text to a specific length by characters, words, sentences, or lines. This is perfect for creating excerpts, meeting character limits for social media posts, or generating previews of longer content.
The tool offers multiple trimming options: trim from the end (keeping the beginning), trim from the start (keeping the ending), or trim from both ends (keeping start and end with middle removed). You can also add customizable ellipsis to indicate that text was trimmed.
All processing happens directly in your browser, ensuring your data remains private and secure. The tool works instantly as you type or paste text, with real-time statistics showing the original and trimmed lengths.
Common Uses for Text Trimming
Social Media Posts
Meet character limits for Twitter/X, LinkedIn, or other platforms. Trim your content to the exact length needed while preserving readability.
Blog Excerpts
Create consistent-length previews for blog posts on your homepage or RSS feed. Limit by words or sentences for natural-looking excerpts.
Meta Descriptions
Trim page descriptions to the recommended 150-160 characters for SEO. Ensure your meta descriptions fit properly in search results.
Preview Text
Generate preview snippets for email newsletters, notifications, or card layouts. Create consistent-length text for better UI design.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between trimming by characters and words?
Trimming by characters cuts at an exact character count, which may split words. Trimming by words keeps whole words intact, providing more natural-looking results. The preserve words option for character trimming tries to avoid cutting mid-word.
What does the ellipsis indicator do?
The ellipsis (usually "...") is added to show that text continues beyond what is shown. You can customize the ellipsis text to use different indicators like "[more]" or "- Read more".
What does trimming from both ends mean?
When you trim from both ends, the tool keeps the beginning and ending of your text while removing the middle. This creates a preview that shows how the text starts and ends, useful for previewing documents or long content.
How does sentence trimming work?
Sentence trimming counts complete sentences ending with periods, exclamation marks, or question marks. This ensures your trimmed text always ends with proper punctuation for professional-looking excerpts.
Is my data secure?
Yes, all text trimming happens directly in your browser. Your text is never sent to any server or stored anywhere. This ensures complete privacy for sensitive content, drafts, or confidential documents.