Str::excerpt()
Creates an excerpt of a string It removes all html tags first and then cuts the string according to the specified number of chars.
Str::excerpt(string $string, int $chars = 140, bool $strip = true, string $rep = ' …'): stringParameters
| Name | Type | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| $stringrequired | string |
no default value | The string to be shortened |
| $chars | int |
140
|
The final number of characters the string should have |
| $strip | bool |
true
|
True: remove the HTML tags from the string first |
| $rep | string |
' …'
|
The element, which should be added if the string is too long. Ellipsis is the default. |
Return type
string
The shortened string