[SOLVED] Character limit / word limit

Hi there, I have been using character limit and my client has started moaning that it cuts off his words half way through. this may be a really stupid question but is it possible to use a word limit instead?

Thanks in advance

http://rtfm.modx.com/display/revolution20/Custom+Output+Filter+Examples#CustomOutputFilterExamples-shorten


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http://modxcms.com/forums/index.php/topic,60067.msg342319.html#msg342319

Thanks for this, much appreciated!