Shorten a Paragraph
Shorten a paragraph to its first few sentences.
Shorten a Paragraph is a browser-based text tool on TextToolsBase. Shorten a paragraph to its first few sentences. To use it, paste or type your text and view the result directly in your browser — no signup and nothing to install.
Shortening a paragraph to a set length is easier with both a trim level and a sentence target.
Shorten a Paragraph combines a shortening level with a target sentence count for one paragraph.
How to use Shorten a Paragraph
- Paste the single paragraph you want to shorten.
- Set the shortening level and the target sentence count.
- Copy the trimmed paragraph.
Use cases
- Cutting a paragraph to a target sentence count.
- Combining filler removal with a length target.
- Reducing one paragraph to its key sentences.
Good to know
Shorten a Paragraph first removes filler and simplifies wordy phrases at the level you set, then keeps the leading sentences up to your target count. It selects from your existing sentences and does not invent new wording, so the kept text remains yours. If the target is larger than the paragraph, the whole trimmed paragraph is kept. Review that the leading sentences carry the point.
Frequently asked questions
How do the level and target work together?
The level removes filler and simplifies phrasing, then the target keeps that many leading sentences from the result.
Does it write new sentences?
No. It keeps and trims your existing sentences rather than generating new text.
What if my target is bigger than the paragraph?
Then the whole trimmed paragraph is kept, since there are not enough sentences to reach the target.
Which sentences are kept?
The leading sentences up to your target, on the assumption that the opening carries the main point.