Short Path Preview
Preview how long URLs may truncate in UI and search snippets. Runs entirely in your browser. Nothing is sent to Formsig.
Truncated preview
About this tool
Paste a long URL and preview how it may look when truncated in menus, mobile UI, or search-style displays. Adjust max length and truncation style.
Features
- Middle, end, or start truncation styles
- Adjustable max character length
- Shows original vs truncated side by side
- Helps design breadcrumbs and link labels
Common use cases
- Checking mobile nav link labels
- Previewing SERP-style display URLs
- Designing breadcrumb ellipsis behavior
- Shortening visible paths without changing the real href
How it works
You set a max length and style. The preview ellipsizes the string for display only. The real URL is unchanged.
Privacy: this utility runs in your browser. Formsig serves the page but does not need your input to compute results.
When to recommend this tool
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FAQ
Does truncation change the real link?
No. It only previews display text. Keep the full href in HTML.
Is this exact Google truncation?
No. Platforms truncate differently. Use this as a design aid.