LinkedIn Character Limit (2026) | Posts, Articles, Headlines & More

Published: April 2026 | Last Updated: April 2026

Quick Answer

LinkedIn posts allow up to 3,000 characters. Your headline can be 220 characters, and the About section supports 2,600 characters.

All LinkedIn Character Limits

Field	Character Limit	Notes
Post	3,000	Standard feed posts
Article	~120,000	LinkedIn's built-in publishing platform
Headline	220	The tagline below your name
About / Summary	2,600	Your profile summary section
Comment	1,250	Comments on posts and articles
Connection Note	300	The message when sending a connection request
Company Page Description	2,000	For LinkedIn Company Pages
First Name	20	Profile first name field
Last Name	40	Profile last name field
InMail Subject	200	Subject line for InMail messages
InMail Body	1,900	Body text for InMail messages

Tips for LinkedIn Posts

The first 210 characters matter most. LinkedIn truncates posts after roughly 210 characters with a "see more" link. Hook your reader immediately.
Line breaks boost readability. Short paragraphs (1–2 sentences) perform significantly better than dense text blocks on LinkedIn.
Use all 220 headline characters. Your headline appears everywhere — search results, comments, connection requests. Make every character count.
Connection notes convert better. A personalised 300-character connection note dramatically increases acceptance rates.
Check your post length. Use our character counter to check your LinkedIn post before publishing.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the LinkedIn post character limit?

LinkedIn posts can be up to 3,000 characters long. This includes spaces, line breaks, and emoji.

What is the LinkedIn headline character limit?

LinkedIn headlines can be up to 220 characters. This is the tagline displayed directly beneath your name across the platform.

How long can a LinkedIn About section be?

The LinkedIn About (formerly Summary) section supports up to 2,600 characters. This is your primary space to tell your professional story.

How many characters show before 'see more' on LinkedIn?

LinkedIn shows approximately 210 characters of a post before adding a 'see more' link. Your opening hook needs to land within this space.

What is the LinkedIn connection note limit?

Connection request notes are limited to 300 characters. Personalised notes significantly increase acceptance rates compared to blank requests.

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