Overflow

Overflow utilities control what happens when content is bigger than its box: overflow-auto scrolls when needed, overflow-hidden clips, overflow-visible lets content spill and overflow-scroll always shows scrollbars. overflow-x-* and overflow-y-* handle each axis separately, ideal for wide tables and side-scrolling rows.

1The four overflow values

overflow-auto, overflow-hidden, overflow-visible and overflow-scroll on boxes of fixed height.

overflow-auto

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overflow-hidden

overflow-visible

overflow-scroll

<div class="row g-3 small">
  <div class="col-6 col-md-3">
    <code>overflow-auto</code>
    <div class="overflow-auto border rounded-3 p-2 bg-body-tertiary" style="height:100px">
      This honest story helps the whole team on the same page with friendly support. This simple project brings projects moving forward from the very first day. Our property search turns projects moving forward on any device. Our property search lets data easy to understand wherever you are.
    </div>
  </div>
  <div class="col-6 col-md-3">
    <code>overflow-hidden</code>
    <div class="overflow-hidden border rounded-3 p-2 bg-body-tertiary" style="height:100px">
      This honest story helps the whole team on the same page with friendly support. This simple project brings projects moving forward from the very first day. Our property search turns projects moving forward on any device. Our property search lets data easy to understand wherever you are.
    </div>
  </div>
  <div class="col-6 col-md-3">
    <code>overflow-visible</code>
    <div class="overflow-visible border rounded-3 p-2 bg-body-tertiary mb-5" style="height:100px">
      This honest story helps the whole team on the same page with friendly support. This simple project brings projects moving forward from the very first day. Our property search turns projects moving forward on any device. Our property search lets data easy to understand wherever you are.
    </div>
  </div>
  <div class="col-6 col-md-3">
    <code>overflow-scroll</code>
    <div class="overflow-scroll border rounded-3 p-2 bg-body-tertiary" style="height:100px">
      This honest story helps the whole team on the same page with friendly support. This simple project brings projects moving forward from the very first day. Our property search turns projects moving forward on any device. Our property search lets data easy to understand wherever you are.
    </div>
  </div>
</div>

2Horizontal scroll only

overflow-x-auto with flex-nowrap scrolls a row of cards sideways.

Mortgage advice

Legal support

Rental management

Mortgage advice

<div class="d-flex flex-nowrap gap-2 overflow-x-auto pb-2">
  <div class="border rounded-3 p-3 flex-shrink-0" style="width:160px">
    <div class="fw-semibold small">
      Mortgage advice
    </div>
  </div>
  <div class="border rounded-3 p-3 flex-shrink-0" style="width:160px">
    <div class="fw-semibold small">
      Mortgage advice
    </div>
  </div>
  <div class="border rounded-3 p-3 flex-shrink-0" style="width:160px">
    <div class="fw-semibold small">
      Legal support
    </div>
  </div>
  <div class="border rounded-3 p-3 flex-shrink-0" style="width:160px">
    <div class="fw-semibold small">
      Rental management
    </div>
  </div>
  <div class="border rounded-3 p-3 flex-shrink-0" style="width:160px">
    <div class="fw-semibold small">
      Mortgage advice
    </div>
  </div>
</div>

3Vertical scroll only

overflow-y-auto and a max-height make a scrolling list.

Noah Nguyen
Elena Tanaka
Lucas Ibrahim
Ethan Patel
Lea Mensah
Noah Quinn

<ul class="list-unstyled border rounded-3 overflow-y-auto mb-0" style="max-height:150px">
  <li class="px-3 py-2 border-bottom">Noah Nguyen</li>
  <li class="px-3 py-2 border-bottom">Elena Tanaka</li>
  <li class="px-3 py-2 border-bottom">Lucas Ibrahim</li>
  <li class="px-3 py-2 border-bottom">Ethan Patel</li>
  <li class="px-3 py-2 border-bottom">Lea Mensah</li>
  <li class="px-3 py-2">Noah Quinn</li>
</ul>

4Hidden to clip rounded corners

overflow-hidden on a rounded card clips the image corners.

without

overflow-hidden

<div class="row g-3">
  <div class="col-6">
    <div class="border rounded-4">
      <img src="../assets/img/photo-1.svg" alt="Not clipped" class="w-100 d-block">
      <div class="p-2 small">
        without
      </div>
    </div>
  </div>
  <div class="col-6">
    <div class="border rounded-4 overflow-hidden">
      <img src="../assets/img/photo-2.svg" alt="Clipped" class="w-100 d-block">
      <div class="p-2 small">
        overflow-hidden
      </div>
    </div>
  </div>
</div>

5Wide table

A wide table inside overflow-x-auto scrolls instead of breaking the page.

Order	Customer	City	Date	Status	Total
#TX-9473	Freya Tanaka	Seoul	Sep 28, 2025	Overdue	$97.83
#PO-9228	Nora Varga	Lisbon	Oct 8, 2025	Completed	$89.67

<div class="overflow-x-auto border rounded-3">
  <table class="table table-sm mb-0 text-nowrap">
    <thead>
      <tr>
        <th scope="col">Order</th>
        <th scope="col">Customer</th>
        <th scope="col">City</th>
        <th scope="col">Date</th>
        <th scope="col">Status</th>
        <th scope="col">Total</th>
      </tr>
    </thead>
    <tbody>
      <tr>
        <td>#TX-9473</td>
        <td>Freya Tanaka</td>
        <td>Seoul</td>
        <td>Sep 28, 2025</td>
        <td>Overdue</td>
        <td>$97.83</td>
      </tr>
      <tr>
        <td>#PO-9228</td>
        <td>Nora Varga</td>
        <td>Lisbon</td>
        <td>Oct 8, 2025</td>
        <td>Completed</td>
        <td>$89.67</td>
      </tr>
    </tbody>
  </table>
</div>

6Code block that scrolls

Long lines in a pre with overflow-x-auto stay on one line.

npm run build -- --mode production --out-dir dist/brand-name-3 --base ./ --sourcemap false --emptyOutDir

<pre class="overflow-x-auto bg-body-tertiary border rounded-3 p-3 small mb-0"><code>npm run build -- --mode production --out-dir dist/brand-name-3 --base ./ --sourcemap false --emptyOutDir</code></pre>

7Chat window

A fixed height message area with overflow-y-auto above a fixed input.

This focused release connects time back in your day all year round.

This focused journey makes customers coming back wherever you are.

A fast launch connects the whole team on the same page at a fair price.

Our property search gives projects moving forward on any device.

<div class="border rounded-4 d-flex flex-column" style="height:220px;max-width:22rem">
  <div class="overflow-y-auto p-3 d-flex flex-column gap-2 flex-grow-1">
    <div class="align-self-start bg-body-tertiary rounded-3 px-2 py-1 small">
      This focused release connects time back in your day all year round.
    </div>
    <div class="align-self-end text-bg-primary rounded-3 px-2 py-1 small">
      This focused journey makes customers coming back wherever you are.
    </div>
    <div class="align-self-start bg-body-tertiary rounded-3 px-2 py-1 small">
      A fast launch connects the whole team on the same page at a fair price.
    </div>
    <div class="align-self-end text-bg-primary rounded-3 px-2 py-1 small">
      Our property search gives projects moving forward on any device.
    </div>
  </div>
  <div class="border-top p-2">
    <label class="visually-hidden" for="ut-msg-1253">Message</label>
    <input id="ut-msg-1253" type="text" class="form-control form-control-sm" placeholder="Type a message">
  </div>
</div>

8Scrollable tab strip

Pills in a flex-nowrap row with overflow-x-auto for many categories.

<nav class="d-flex flex-nowrap gap-2 overflow-x-auto pb-1" aria-label="Categories">
  <a href="#" class="btn btn-sm btn-primary rounded-pill text-nowrap">All</a> <a href="#" class="btn btn-sm btn-light border rounded-pill text-nowrap">Villas</a> <a href="#" class="btn btn-sm btn-light border rounded-pill text-nowrap">how-to</a> <a href="#" class="btn btn-sm btn-light border rounded-pill text-nowrap">Commercial</a> <a href="#" class="btn btn-sm btn-light border rounded-pill text-nowrap">tips</a> <a href="#" class="btn btn-sm btn-light border rounded-pill text-nowrap">experience</a> <a href="#" class="btn btn-sm btn-light border rounded-pill text-nowrap">friendly</a> 
</nav>

9Terms box

A long text inside a bordered box with overflow-auto, like a licence agreement.

Terms of use

A flexible routine connects data easy to understand on any device. The new expert agents makes complex tasks into simple steps in just a few clicks. A simple plan shows you focused on what matters for teams of every size. A simple plan guides every detail in view with friendly support.

This smart routine connects new ideas to life for teams of every size. A secure plan gives the whole team on the same page for teams of every size. Our property search guides time back in your day in just a few clicks. Our rental management gives results you can measure without extra tools.

The new verified listings guides complex tasks into simple steps from the very first day. Our property search turns the whole team on the same page all year round. This bright plan turns customers coming back from the very first day.

<div class="border rounded-3 p-3 overflow-auto small bg-body-tertiary" style="height:130px">
  <h3 class="h6">Terms of use</h3>
  <p>A flexible routine connects data easy to understand on any device. The new expert agents makes complex tasks into simple steps in just a few clicks. A simple plan shows you focused on what matters for teams of every size. A simple plan guides every detail in view with friendly support.</p>
  <p>This smart routine connects new ideas to life for teams of every size. A secure plan gives the whole team on the same page for teams of every size. Our property search guides time back in your day in just a few clicks. Our rental management gives results you can measure without extra tools.</p>
  <p class="mb-0">The new verified listings guides complex tasks into simple steps from the very first day. Our property search turns the whole team on the same page all year round. This bright plan turns customers coming back from the very first day.</p>
</div>

10Visible overflow for a badge

overflow-visible lets a badge stick out of a box that would otherwise clip it.

overflow-hidden9

overflow-visible4

<div class="d-flex gap-4 pt-2">
  <div class="position-relative overflow-hidden border rounded-3 p-3 small">
    overflow-hidden<span class="position-absolute top-0 start-100 translate-middle badge rounded-pill text-bg-danger">9</span>
  </div>
  <div class="position-relative overflow-visible border rounded-3 p-3 small">
    overflow-visible<span class="position-absolute top-0 start-100 translate-middle badge rounded-pill text-bg-danger">4</span>
  </div>
</div>

11Hidden overflow for a cropped title

overflow-hidden with a fixed height clips long text to two lines worth of space.

Find the home that fits your life - Our virtual tours connects projects moving forward wherever you are.

May 27, 2026

<div class="border rounded-3 p-3" style="max-width:20rem">
  <div class="overflow-hidden fw-semibold lh-sm" style="height:2.5em">
    Find the home that fits your life - Our virtual tours connects projects moving forward wherever you are.
  </div>
  <div class="small text-body-secondary mt-1">
    May 27, 2026
  </div>
</div>

12Sidebar that scrolls separately

The nav column scrolls with overflow-y-auto while the content stays put.

The new verified listings shows results you can measure at a fair price. Our rental management turns you focused on what matters for teams of every size.

<div class="d-flex border rounded-3" style="height:180px">
  <nav class="overflow-y-auto border-end p-2 small flex-shrink-0" style="width:130px" aria-label="Chapters">
    <a href="#" class="d-block py-1">Intro</a><a href="#" class="d-block py-1">Setup</a><a href="#" class="d-block py-1">Layout</a> <a href="#" class="d-block py-1">Colours</a><a href="#" class="d-block py-1">Forms</a><a href="#" class="d-block py-1">Tables</a> <a href="#" class="d-block py-1">Charts</a><a href="#" class="d-block py-1">Deploy</a> 
  </nav>
  <div class="p-3 small">
    The new verified listings shows results you can measure at a fair price. Our rental management turns you focused on what matters for teams of every size.
  </div>
</div>

13Image pan area

A large image in an overflow-auto box can be scrolled in both directions.

<div class="overflow-auto border rounded-3" style="height:160px;max-width:26rem">
  <img src="../assets/img/wide-3.svg" alt="How we rebuilt our process" width="900" height="394" class="d-block"> 
</div>

14Kanban columns

Columns side by side in overflow-x-auto, each column scrolls with overflow-y-auto.

To do

Mortgage advice

Virtual tours

Rental management

Doing

Mortgage advice

Done

Legal support

<div class="d-flex gap-2 overflow-x-auto pb-1">
  <div class="bg-body-tertiary rounded-3 p-2 flex-shrink-0 overflow-y-auto" style="width:170px;max-height:180px">
    <div class="small fw-semibold mb-2">
      To do
    </div>
    <div class="bg-body border rounded-2 p-2 small mb-2">
      Mortgage advice
    </div>
    <div class="bg-body border rounded-2 p-2 small mb-2">
      Virtual tours
    </div>
    <div class="bg-body border rounded-2 p-2 small">
      Rental management
    </div>
  </div>
  <div class="bg-body-tertiary rounded-3 p-2 flex-shrink-0 overflow-y-auto" style="width:170px;max-height:180px">
    <div class="small fw-semibold mb-2">
      Doing
    </div>
    <div class="bg-body border rounded-2 p-2 small">
      Mortgage advice
    </div>
  </div>
  <div class="bg-body-tertiary rounded-3 p-2 flex-shrink-0 overflow-y-auto" style="width:170px;max-height:180px">
    <div class="small fw-semibold mb-2">
      Done
    </div>
    <div class="bg-body border rounded-2 p-2 small">
      Legal support
    </div>
  </div>
</div>

15Overflow-x hidden

overflow-x-hidden hides content that slides in from the side, like an off-screen panel.

This clear dashboard turns the whole team on the same page wherever you are.

Panel partly off the edge

<div class="position-relative overflow-x-hidden border rounded-3 p-3" style="height:110px">
  <div class="small">
    This clear dashboard turns the whole team on the same page wherever you are.
  </div>
  <div class="position-absolute top-0 bg-primary-subtle h-100 p-2 small" style="left:90%;width:200px">
    Panel partly off the edge
  </div>
</div>

16Overflow-y scroll always

overflow-y-scroll always shows the vertical scrollbar, so the width never jumps.

This bright update turns projects moving forward at a fair price.

<div class="overflow-y-scroll border rounded-3 p-2 small" style="height:90px">
  This bright update turns projects moving forward at a fair price.
</div>

17Notification panel

A dropdown-like panel with header, scrolling body and footer.

Notifications

The new fast paperwork lets projects moving forward without the usual hassle.

A simple launch turns you focused on what matters at a fair price.

This calm update helps you focused on what matters for teams of every size.

This simple story turns every detail in view at a fair price.

View all

<div class="border rounded-3 shadow-sm d-flex flex-column" style="max-width:20rem;height:220px">
  <div class="px-3 py-2 border-bottom fw-semibold small">
    Notifications
  </div>
  <div class="overflow-y-auto flex-grow-1">
    <div class="px-3 py-2 border-bottom small">
      The new fast paperwork lets projects moving forward without the usual hassle.
    </div>
    <div class="px-3 py-2 border-bottom small">
      A simple launch turns you focused on what matters at a fair price.
    </div>
    <div class="px-3 py-2 border-bottom small">
      This calm update helps you focused on what matters for teams of every size.
    </div>
    <div class="px-3 py-2 small">
      This simple story turns every detail in view at a fair price.
    </div>
  </div>
  <a href="#" class="px-3 py-2 border-top small text-center">View all</a> 
</div>

18Clip a decorative shape

A big circle partly outside its panel is cut off by overflow-hidden.

Smart property search, real advice

A flexible goal helps results you can measure all year round.

<div class="position-relative overflow-hidden text-bg-primary rounded-4 p-4">
  <div class="position-absolute bg-white bg-opacity-25 rounded-circle" style="width:180px;height:180px;right:-60px;top:-60px">
  </div>
  <h3 class="h5 position-relative">Smart property search, real advice</h3>
  <p class="small mb-0 position-relative">A flexible goal helps results you can measure all year round.</p>
</div>

19Long word handling

overflow-hidden plus text-truncate versus text-break for an unbreakable string.

downloads/brand-name-3/assets/very-long-file-name-without-any-spaces-at-all.zip

<div class="row g-2 small">
  <div class="col-sm-6">
    <div class="border rounded-3 p-2 text-truncate">
      downloads/brand-name-3/assets/very-long-file-name-without-any-spaces-at-all.zip
    </div>
  </div>
  <div class="col-sm-6">
    <div class="border rounded-3 p-2 text-break">
      downloads/brand-name-3/assets/very-long-file-name-without-any-spaces-at-all.zip
    </div>
  </div>
</div>

20Responsive table wrapper

table-responsive is the helper made of overflow-x-auto for tables.

Plan	Users	Storage	Support	API	Price
Pro	9	117 GB	Email and chat	Unlimited	$82.19

<div class="table-responsive border rounded-3">
  <table class="table table-sm mb-0 text-nowrap">
    <thead>
      <tr>
        <th scope="col">Plan</th>
        <th scope="col">Users</th>
        <th scope="col">Storage</th>
        <th scope="col">Support</th>
        <th scope="col">API</th>
        <th scope="col">Price</th>
      </tr>
    </thead>
    <tbody>
      <tr>
        <td>Pro</td>
        <td>9</td>
        <td>117 GB</td>
        <td>Email and chat</td>
        <td>Unlimited</td>
        <td>$82.19</td>
      </tr>
    </tbody>
  </table>
</div>