How much of a post is visible before see more?

Usually around the first two to three lines, which is roughly 140 to 210 characters depending on the device and how you break lines.

Why is it an estimate rather than exact?

LinkedIn truncates by rendered height, which depends on screen width, font size, and the app version, so no tool can be exact for every reader.

Do line breaks change the cut-off?

Yes. An early line break can push much of your text below the fold, because a short line still uses a full line of height.

Does this tool store my post?

No. The calculation runs in your browser and nothing you paste is sent anywhere.

Why is the mobile cut-off shorter?

Phone screens fit fewer characters per line, so the same number of lines holds less text. We estimate roughly 140 characters on mobile and 210 on desktop.

Writing & Formatting

LinkedIn See More Preview

Only the first few lines of a post are visible in the feed before the “see more” link appears. Paste your draft to see an estimate of that cut-off point so your hook lands above it. The estimate covers both desktop and mobile, where the visible amount differs noticeably.

Desktop

~210 characters

Your visible opening appears here.

Visible: 0
Hidden: 0
Left before cut: 210

Mobile

~140 characters

Your visible opening appears here.

Visible: 0
Hidden: 0
Left before cut: 140

Your hook (visible on every device)

The text that survives the shorter mobile cut shows here.

An estimate, not a guarantee. LinkedIn collapses posts at slightly different points depending on device, app version and line breaks. For the full feed view, try the Post Preview Center or tidy your text in the Text Formatter.

How it works

1Paste your draft post.
2Look at where the estimated cut-off line falls.
3Move your strongest line above it.

What this tool does

Estimated visible text before “see more”
Separate desktop and mobile estimates
The effect of early line breaks on the cut-off

Frequently asked questions

How much of a post is visible before see more?: Usually around the first two to three lines, which is roughly 140 to 210 characters depending on the device and how you break lines.
Why is it an estimate rather than exact?: LinkedIn truncates by rendered height, which depends on screen width, font size, and the app version, so no tool can be exact for every reader.
Do line breaks change the cut-off?: Yes. An early line break can push much of your text below the fold, because a short line still uses a full line of height.
Does this tool store my post?: No. The calculation runs in your browser and nothing you paste is sent anywhere.
Why is the mobile cut-off shorter?: Phone screens fit fewer characters per line, so the same number of lines holds less text. We estimate roughly 140 characters on mobile and 210 on desktop.

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