Text Preview
Show the beginning of text with a customizable ending when shortened.
Plan availability #
| Feature | Free | Starter | Pro | Enterprise |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active workflows | 3 | 10 | 45 | Unlimited |
Allowances follow the published Chatigram pricing page. Your organization’s Billing & Plans screen confirms its subscription and current usage. Plans can change. Plan information reviewed 2026-11-10.
When to use this node #
Show the beginning of text with a customizable ending when shortened.
Add Text Preview to a workflow branch using the node picker. Configure its fields in the inspector, then connect the next step.
Configure the fields #
| Field | What to enter |
|---|---|
| Text | Original text to preview. Spacing and line breaks are preserved. Empty text returns an empty preview. |
| Preview Method | Percentage shows a fraction of the text and completes the last whitespace-separated word. Characters gives a fixed character limit. Words keeps whole whitespace-separated words. Choices: percentage, characters, words.Example/default shown in the editor: percentage. |
| Preview Amount | Percentage: greater than 0 up to 100, e.g. 50, 70%, or 90 (rounded up to a whole character, then extended to complete the last word). Characters or words: a positive whole number, e.g. 200 characters or 30 words. Default: 50 in every mode. The ending is added only when shortened and is extra to this amount. Example/default shown in the editor: 50. |
| Ending (Optional) | Text appended only when the preview is shortened. Default: ... (three dots). Examples: ... or [read more]. Leave empty for no ending. Spaces and line breaks are preserved. Example/default shown in the editor: .... |
Use the result #
Choose the output from the variable picker in a later step. Output names below identify the values supplied by this node; the picker inserts the correct reference for your node instance.
| Output | Meaning / label |
|---|---|
result |
Text Preview |
truncated |
Text Shortened (true/false) |
error |
Error |
Connect the next step #
Connect the continuation shown on the canvas. Some nodes calculate their branches from the configured options. Read each branch label in the editor and connect the paths your workflow needs.
Test it in a workflow #
- Configure this node with a small, recognizable test input or a test resource.
- Check the variables from preceding steps and the connection selected in the inspector.
- Save the workflow. For event-driven flows, generate the actual event; use Run only for a Manual workflow.
- Open Workflow Activity and check the outcome before enabling wider use.
If something goes wrong #
- Check empty variables, selected resource IDs, and any fields that appeared after resource selection.
- Check the failed step in Workflow Activity before retrying. If the action may already have completed, inspect the destination first to avoid duplicates.
- Follow the troubleshooting guide for a symptom-by-symptom checklist.
Related guides #
Catalog coverage #
This is the currently documented selection. Chatigram continues to add nodes, triggers, App Connections, and integrations. Use each page’s review date and the current application selectors to check what is available now; this catalog is not a fixed limit on future features.