Text Limiter

How do I use the Text Limiter?

1. 1

   Paste text.

2. 2

   Choose limit mode and value.

3. 3

   Copy the truncated output.

What is the Text Limiter?

The Text Limiter enforces a strict character, word or line cap on any passage. Use it for tweets, meta descriptions, SMS campaigns or any hard-limited field.

Who is the Text Limiter for?

Social media managers, marketers writing meta copy, developers testing form limits, and students trimming answers.

Why use the Text Limiter?

• Character, word or line modes.
• Instant preview.
• Any positive integer limit.
• Auto-save your working text.
• Runs offline.

When should I use the Text Limiter?

• Trimming tweets to 280 characters.
• Truncating meta descriptions to 160 characters.
• Fitting SMS messages under 160.
• Prepping short bios.
• Stress-testing form limits.

Is the Text Limiter safe and private?

Yes. This tool runs entirely inside your browser - your text is never uploaded, stored on our servers or shared with third parties. You can even disconnect from the internet after the page loads and it will keep working. That makes it safe for confidential notes, drafts, private messages and unpublished work.

How do I get the best results from the Text Limiter?

• Word mode is safer for readability; character mode is exact.
• Pair with Character Counter to double-check the trimmed output.
• For SEO titles, aim for 55–60 characters.
• For meta descriptions, aim for 140–160 characters.

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