Wrap text to specific column widths
Automatically wrap long paragraphs and lines of text to a specific character column width.
About This Tool
Text Word Wrap is a formatting tool useful for writing email plain-text fallbacks, writing git commit messages, or formatting code comments to a standard width like 80 characters.
Key Features
Custom character width limit
Word-safe wrapping (does not split words)
Preserves existing paragraphs
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How to Use This Tool
- Paste your long text into the input area.
- Enter the desired character width (e.g., 80).
- The tool wraps the text at the nearest space before the column limit.
Why Use This Tool
- Ensures plain text emails read well on all devices.
- Fixes horizontal scrolling issues in code editors.
- No data is sent to the server.
Pro Tips
- Use 80 characters for standard code comments and git commit messages
- Use 60-70 characters for plain-text email newsletters
- Long URLs cannot be split, so they may exceed the column limit
Frequently Asked Questions
Will it cut words in half?
No, the tool intelligently wraps at the last space before the column width limit to preserve words.
What happens to existing line breaks?
Existing line breaks and paragraphs are preserved during the wrapping process.