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String Truncator

Truncate strings with various options for ellipsis position and word boundaries

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What is String Truncation?

String truncation is the process of shortening text to fit within a specific character limit while indicating that the text has been shortened, typically using an ellipsis (...). This is commonly used in user interfaces…

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How does it work?

Truncation Methods This tool offers three truncation methods: end truncation (most common), middle truncation (useful for file paths), and start truncation (for showing the end of text). Options Max Length: The maximum…

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Sample Cases

Covers End truncation, Middle truncation (file paths), and Start truncation so you can compare common inputs and outputs quickly.

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TypeScript
typescript
type EllipsisPosition = 'end' | 'middle' | 'start';

interface TruncateOptions {
  maxLength?: number;
  ellipsis?: string;
  position?: EllipsisPosition;
  wordBoundary?: boolean;
}

function truncateString(
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