How to Use This Tool
Enter Your Text
Type directly into the input area, paste content with Ctrl+V, or upload a .txt file by clicking Upload or dragging the file onto the input.
Set the Max Width
Enter the maximum number of characters per line (default is 80). The minimum is 10 and the maximum is 1,000. The output updates live as you change it.
See Results Instantly
The wrapped output updates in real time as you type or adjust the width. Lines are broken at word boundaries whenever possible.
Copy or Download
Click Copy to put the wrapped text on your clipboard, Download to save it as a .txt file, or Clear All to start over.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this tool really free?
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Yes, completely free with no limits, no sign-up, and no watermarks. Everything runs in your browser.
Is my text uploaded to a server?
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No. Your text never leaves your device. All wrapping happens directly in your browser.
Does it break words in the middle?
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No. Lines are broken at word boundaries (spaces) whenever possible. Only words longer than the max width are hard-broken into chunks.
What is the default width?
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80 characters, which is the classic terminal width used by most coding style guides.
What is the minimum and maximum width?
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You can set the width from 10 to 1,000 characters.
Does it preserve existing line breaks?
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Yes. Existing line breaks are kept. Only lines that exceed the max width are wrapped.
Can I upload a file instead of pasting?
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Yes. Click Upload to pick a .txt file, or drag and drop a text file directly onto the input area.
Will my text be saved if I refresh?
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Yes. Your input is saved on your device automatically. Click Clear All to wipe everything.
What happens with URLs or long strings?
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URLs and other long unbroken strings that exceed the max width are hard-broken at the limit. Consider placing them on their own line first.
Does it handle tables?
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Text tables drawn with box characters are detected and left untouched to preserve their structure.
What Is Wrap Lines?
Wrap Lines is a free tool that breaks long lines at a specified character width. It splits lines at word boundaries whenever possible and only hard-breaks individual words that exceed the maximum width. This is useful for formatting text to fit within fixed-width displays, terminals, email clients, or code editors. Everything runs in your browser - no text is sent to any server.
Set the width from 10 to 1,000 characters and the output updates live as you type. Common widths include 72 for emails, 80 for terminals, and 120 for wide code editors. Copy or download the wrapped result in one click.
Features Explained
Word-Aware Wrapping
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Lines are broken at word boundaries (spaces) so words are not split in the middle. Only words longer than the max width are hard-broken into chunks.
Configurable Width
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Set the maximum line width from 10 to 1,000 characters. Common values include 72 for email, 80 for terminals, 100 or 120 for wide code editors.
Preserves Existing Line Breaks
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Existing line breaks in your text are kept as-is. Only lines that exceed the max width are wrapped into shorter lines.
Hard-Break for Long Words
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If a single word is longer than the max width, it is split into chunks at the exact character limit to ensure every line fits.
Table Detection
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Text tables drawn with box-drawing characters are detected and left untouched so their structure is preserved.
Live Real-Time Output
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The wrapped output updates instantly as you type or change the width. No button press needed.
File Upload and Drag-Drop
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Click Upload to pick a .txt file, or drag and drop a text file directly onto the input area.
Copy to Clipboard
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Click Copy to put the entire wrapped output on your clipboard, ready to paste anywhere.
Download as Text File
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Click Download to save the wrapped text as a .txt file named wrapped-text.txt.
100% Browser-Based Processing
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All wrapping happens directly in your browser. Your text is never uploaded to any server.
Who Is This Tool For?
Developers
Format code comments, README files, and commit messages to fit within 72 or 80 character line limits.
Writers
Wrap long paragraphs for plain-text emails, fixed-width newsletters, or documents with column constraints.
Editors
Format manuscripts and drafts to fit within fixed-width submission requirements.
System Administrators
Format log messages, configuration comments, and terminal output to fit 80-column displays.
Email Users
Wrap email body text at 72 characters following the plain-text email formatting convention.
Students
Format essays and assignments to meet fixed-width submission requirements.
Teachers
Prepare handouts and study materials formatted for fixed-width printing.
Technical Writers
Format documentation to fit within column width guidelines for readability.
Bloggers
Wrap long text blocks for code snippets and preformatted content in blog posts.
Journalists
Format article drafts to fit within column width requirements for print layout.
Translators
Wrap translated text to match the line width formatting of the source document.
QA Engineers
Format test output and log excerpts to fit within bug report templates.
Data Analysts
Wrap long data descriptions and notes to fit within fixed-width report formats.
Researchers
Format paper abstracts and notes to meet submission width requirements.
Project Managers
Format status updates and notes to fit within fixed-width communication templates.
Lawyers
Wrap legal text to meet court filing line width and formatting standards.
Designers
Format text content to preview how it will look in fixed-width design layouts.
Customer Support
Format template responses and knowledge base articles for consistent display.
Marketers
Wrap campaign text to preview how it will display in fixed-width email clients.
Accountants
Format financial notes and descriptions to fit within report column widths.
HR Professionals
Format policy documents to meet company style guide line width requirements.
Freelancers
Format deliverable text to match client specifications for line width.
Non-Profit Workers
Format grant text and campaign materials to meet submission formatting rules.
Anyone
Wrap any long text to a specific character width for formatting or readability - no sign-up needed.
Common Line Width Standards
| Width | Standard | Common Use |
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| 72 | Email / Git commits | Recommended line length for plain-text emails and Git commit messages |
| 80 | Terminal standard | Classic terminal width, used in most coding style guides and linters |
| 100 | Modern code editors | Wider limit for modern screens, used by some open-source style guides |
| 120 | Wide displays | Common in development environments where screens are wide enough for longer lines |
| 40 | Narrow columns | Mobile-friendly text, narrow UI panels, or side-by-side editor views |
| 132 | Legacy mainframe | Mainframe terminal width, still used in some enterprise environments |
Tips for Best Results
Use 72 for Git commit messages
Git conventions recommend wrapping the commit body at 72 characters so it displays well in terminals and log output.
Use 80 for code comments
Most coding style guides recommend 80 characters per line. Set width to 80 for clean, standard-compliant formatting.
Preview before pasting
Wrap your text here first, then paste into your target. The live preview lets you adjust the width until it looks right.
Place URLs on their own line
Long URLs will be hard-broken at the max width. Put them on a separate line before wrapping to keep them intact.
Combine with other tools
Use Wrap Lines with Remove Extra Spaces or Remove Empty Lines to clean up text before wrapping.
Upload large files
For long documents, use Upload or drag-drop a .txt file instead of pasting manually.
Try 40 for mobile preview
Set width to 40 to see how text will look on narrow mobile screens or in side-by-side editor views.
Tables are preserved
Text tables drawn with box characters are detected and left untouched during wrapping.
Download for records
Click Download to save the wrapped text as a .txt file you can share or archive.
Privacy is built in
Your text is processed entirely on your device. Click Clear All to wipe everything.
Privacy & Security
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