LinkedIn post (before “see more”, desktop)
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LinkedIn post (before “see more”, desktop) length checker (210 characters)
Desktop feeds show about 210 characters before “…see more”. Posts can be up to 3,000.
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The LinkedIn post (before “see more”, desktop) limit at a glance
- Limit
- 210 characters
- How it’s counted
- Every character counts 1, spaces and emoji included.
- When it’s too long
- Cut on screen with “…”
- Where the number comes from
- Measured on devices
- Last reviewed
How to write for it
- Your first two lines decide whether anyone clicks “see more”.
Where you’ll see the LinkedIn post (before “see more”, desktop)
In the LinkedIn feed on a computer, posts show about three lines, then “…see more”. Readers decide whether to expand from those lines.
Before and after
I’m excited to share that after a lot of hard work, many late nights and support from an amazing group of colleagues, mentors and friends, I have some news to announce about the next chapter of my career and what I learned along the way.
I left a job I loved last month. Here are the 3 things I wish I’d known before deciding.
Common mistakes
- A long warm-up sentence before the actual point.
FAQ
LinkedIn post (before “see more”, desktop): questions
What is the LinkedIn post (before “see more”, desktop) limit?
210 characters. Desktop feeds show about 210 characters before “…see more”. Posts can be up to 3,000.
How long can a LinkedIn post be?
Up to 3,000 characters. The feed shows about 210 on desktop and 140 on mobile before “see more”.
What happens if my post preview is too long?
LinkedIn still shows it, but cuts it with “…”, and anything past the cut is invisible to most people.
Do spaces and emoji count?
Yes. Spaces and punctuation count as one character each; an emoji counts as one character here.