Word Wrap Tool
Hard-wrap long lines at 80 characters.
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- 2 min
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- Price:
- Free, no signup
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What the Word Wrap Tool does
Wrap long text lines at a chosen width without breaking words.
Set a line width and get long paragraphs rewrapped cleanly without splitting words.
Why the Word Wrap Tool is useful
Long lines are hard to read in terminals, emails, and plain-text documents.
Plain-text formats such as README files and email digests still assume fixed line lengths, and manual wrapping never stays even.
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How to use the Word Wrap Tool
- 1
Set the width
Paste the text and type the maximum characters per line you need.
- 2
Choose options
Paste text, set a target line length, and choose whether to preserve existing line breaks.
- 3
Check the lines
Confirm that no line exceeds the limit and that no word was split in the rewrap.
Key features
- Configurable character width
- Preserves paragraphs
- Optional long-word handling
Benefits
- Improves readability in plain-text formats and fixed-width environments.
- Word boundaries are respected, so meaning survives the rewrap.
Real-life use cases
Changelogs
Format a changelog so each entry reads cleanly in a terminal at eighty columns.
Plain-text email
Prepare email bodies that will not stretch across wide monitors.
Tips for the best results
- Choose a width that fits the destination, such as a terminal or email layout.
- Pick the width for the narrowest reader, not the widest, or short screens will scroll sideways.
Conclusion
Reread a wrapped paragraph after saving, because an awkward break can change emphasis even when no word is split.
Frequently asked questions
Does it split words?
- By default it wraps at word boundaries.
Can I set line width?
- Yes.
Are paragraphs preserved?
- Yes, paragraph breaks can be maintained.
What about a single very long word?
- Choose whether to split it or let it exceed width.
Does it alter punctuation?
- No.
Is text uploaded?
- No.
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