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Description:

This plugin is used to trim text based on given options.

Feature Set:

 
• Disregards extra whitespaces
 
• Cut text either from start or from end
 
• Define the cut limit
 
• Customizable “more” indicator
 
• Smart cut limit: calculates actual cut point according to defined indicator.

How to use?:

Standart Usage

{exp:bbr_texttrimmer limit="10"}
    
      Some text exist here.
    
{/exp:bbr_texttrimmer}

Output: Some te…

It comes default with “5”

Using With Special Indicator

 {exp:bbr_texttrimmer limit="10"  cut_indicator = "indicate"}
    
      Some text exist here.
    
{/exp:bbr_texttrimmer}

Output: Soindicate

Using With Cut From

{exp:bbr_texttrimmer limit="10"  cut_indicator = "..." cut_from = "start"}
    
      Some text exist here.
    
{/exp:bbr_texttrimmer}

Output: ...t here.

Other Options: start(comes with default), end.

Using With Trim Option

{exp:bbr_texttrimmer limit="10" cut_indicator = "..." cut_from = "end" trim="right"}
    
      Some text exist here.
    
{/exp:bbr_texttrimmer}

Output: ...

Other Options: both (comes with default), start, end, none

Installation

Unzip the zip file and copy “bbr_texttrimmer” folder to “YOUR_APP_DIR/system/expression_engine/third_party” folder.