apply_filters( 'excerpt_length', int $number )

Filters the maximum number of words in a post excerpt.

Parameters

$number

The maximum number of words. Default 55.

Source

File: wp-includes/formatting.php

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wp-includes/formatting.php: wp_trim_excerpt()

Generates an excerpt from the content, if needed.

Changelog

Changelog
Version Description
2.7.0 Introduced.