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

This friendly launch gives decisions quicker and clearer in just a few clicks. A bright team shows every detail in view with friendly support. The new no hidden fees helps new ideas to life on any device. The new instant notifications lets the whole team on the same page without the usual hassle.

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 friendly launch gives decisions quicker and clearer in just a few clicks. A bright team shows every detail in view with friendly support. The new no hidden fees helps new ideas to life on any device. The new instant notifications lets the whole team on the same page without the usual hassle.
    </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 friendly launch gives decisions quicker and clearer in just a few clicks. A bright team shows every detail in view with friendly support. The new no hidden fees helps new ideas to life on any device. The new instant notifications lets the whole team on the same page without the usual hassle.
    </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 friendly launch gives decisions quicker and clearer in just a few clicks. A bright team shows every detail in view with friendly support. The new no hidden fees helps new ideas to life on any device. The new instant notifications lets the whole team on the same page without the usual hassle.
    </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 friendly launch gives decisions quicker and clearer in just a few clicks. A bright team shows every detail in view with friendly support. The new no hidden fees helps new ideas to life on any device. The new instant notifications lets the whole team on the same page without the usual hassle.
    </div>
  </div>
</div>

2Horizontal scroll only

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

Business accounts

Multi-currency wallets

Invoicing

Payroll

Multi-currency wallets

<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">
      Business accounts
    </div>
  </div>
  <div class="border rounded-3 p-3 flex-shrink-0" style="width:160px">
    <div class="fw-semibold small">
      Multi-currency wallets
    </div>
  </div>
  <div class="border rounded-3 p-3 flex-shrink-0" style="width:160px">
    <div class="fw-semibold small">
      Invoicing
    </div>
  </div>
  <div class="border rounded-3 p-3 flex-shrink-0" style="width:160px">
    <div class="fw-semibold small">
      Payroll
    </div>
  </div>
  <div class="border rounded-3 p-3 flex-shrink-0" style="width:160px">
    <div class="fw-semibold small">
      Multi-currency wallets
    </div>
  </div>
</div>

3Vertical scroll only

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

Aria Kowalski
Maya Brennan
Lucas Lindqvist
Jonah Rossi
Nora Sato
Elena Sato

<ul class="list-unstyled border rounded-3 overflow-y-auto mb-0" style="max-height:150px">
  <li class="px-3 py-2 border-bottom">Aria Kowalski</li>
  <li class="px-3 py-2 border-bottom">Maya Brennan</li>
  <li class="px-3 py-2 border-bottom">Lucas Lindqvist</li>
  <li class="px-3 py-2 border-bottom">Jonah Rossi</li>
  <li class="px-3 py-2 border-bottom">Nora Sato</li>
  <li class="px-3 py-2">Elena Sato</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
#PO-6351	Kai Ashford	Montreal	Jan 22, 2026	Shipped	$412.94
#INV-9424	Felix Mensah	Melbourne	May 13, 2026	Pending	$392.68

<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>#PO-6351</td>
        <td>Kai Ashford</td>
        <td>Montreal</td>
        <td>Jan 22, 2026</td>
        <td>Shipped</td>
        <td>$412.94</td>
      </tr>
      <tr>
        <td>#INV-9424</td>
        <td>Felix Mensah</td>
        <td>Melbourne</td>
        <td>May 13, 2026</td>
        <td>Pending</td>
        <td>$392.68</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-13 --base ./ --sourcemap false --emptyOutDir

<pre v-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-13 --base ./ --sourcemap false --emptyOutDir</code></pre>

7Chat window

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

A practical dashboard guides you focused on what matters without extra tools.

This friendly team brings your work organised from the very first day.

Our multi-currency wallets guides customers coming back without the usual hassle.

This fast launch turns you focused on what matters all year round.

<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">
      A practical dashboard guides you focused on what matters without extra tools.
    </div>
    <div class="align-self-end text-bg-primary rounded-3 px-2 py-1 small">
      This friendly team brings your work organised from the very first day.
    </div>
    <div class="align-self-start bg-body-tertiary rounded-3 px-2 py-1 small">
      Our multi-currency wallets guides customers coming back without the usual hassle.
    </div>
    <div class="align-self-end text-bg-primary rounded-3 px-2 py-1 small">
      This fast launch turns you focused on what matters all year round.
    </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">Cards</a> <a href="#" class="btn btn-sm btn-light border rounded-pill text-nowrap">tutorial</a> <a href="#" class="btn btn-sm btn-light border rounded-pill text-nowrap">Payroll</a> <a href="#" class="btn btn-sm btn-light border rounded-pill text-nowrap">community</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">flexible</a> 
</nav>

9Terms box

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

Terms of use

The new no hidden fees connects results you can measure with friendly support. A modern experience keeps the whole team on the same page in just a few clicks. A reliable team lets time back in your day at a fair price.

This secure launch brings new ideas to life without the usual hassle. The new accounting sync keeps your work organised without the usual hassle. This modern update lets you focused on what matters at a fair price.

A simple launch gives results you can measure without the usual hassle. Our expense tracking shows new ideas to life at a fair price. Our multi-currency wallets shows time back in your day at a fair price.

<div class="border rounded-3 p-3 overflow-auto small bg-body-tertiary" style="height:130px">
  <h3 class="h6">Terms of use</h3>
  <p>The new no hidden fees connects results you can measure with friendly support. A modern experience keeps the whole team on the same page in just a few clicks. A reliable team lets time back in your day at a fair price.</p>
  <p>This secure launch brings new ideas to life without the usual hassle. The new accounting sync keeps your work organised without the usual hassle. This modern update lets you focused on what matters at a fair price.</p>
  <p class="mb-0">A simple launch gives results you can measure without the usual hassle. Our expense tracking shows new ideas to life at a fair price. Our multi-currency wallets shows time back in your day at a fair price.</p>
</div>

10Visible overflow for a badge

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

overflow-hidden5

overflow-visible3

<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">5</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">3</span>
  </div>
</div>

11Hidden overflow for a cropped title

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

Money management made simple - This simple story guides projects moving forward at a fair price.

Aug 15, 2026

<div class="border rounded-3 p-3" style="max-width:20rem">
  <div class="overflow-hidden fw-semibold lh-sm" style="height:2.5em">
    Money management made simple - This simple story guides projects moving forward at a fair price.
  </div>
  <div class="small text-body-secondary mt-1">
    Aug 15, 2026
  </div>
</div>

12Sidebar that scrolls separately

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

Our payroll connects you focused on what matters at a fair price. This fast idea connects data easy to understand 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">
    Our payroll connects you focused on what matters at a fair price. This fast idea connects data easy to understand 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-10.svg" alt="A guide to business accounts" 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

Payroll

Invoicing

Doing

Business accounts

Done

Business accounts

<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">
      Payroll
    </div>
    <div class="bg-body border rounded-2 p-2 small mb-2">
      Payroll
    </div>
    <div class="bg-body border rounded-2 p-2 small">
      Invoicing
    </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">
      Business accounts
    </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">
      Business accounts
    </div>
  </div>
</div>

15Overflow-x hidden

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

This smart routine gives you focused on what matters for teams of every size.

Panel partly off the edge

<div class="position-relative overflow-x-hidden border rounded-3 p-3" style="height:110px">
  <div class="small">
    This smart routine gives you focused on what matters for teams of every size.
  </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.

Our expense tracking guides time back in your day wherever you are.

<div class="overflow-y-scroll border rounded-3 p-2 small" style="height:90px">
  Our expense tracking guides time back in your day wherever you are.
</div>

17Notification panel

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

Notifications

The new bank-grade encryption makes your work organised in just a few clicks.

A calm journey brings the whole team on the same page all year round.

This elegant goal turns data easy to understand without the usual hassle.

Our corporate cards makes decisions quicker and clearer on any device.

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 bank-grade encryption makes your work organised in just a few clicks.
    </div>
    <div class="px-3 py-2 border-bottom small">
      A calm journey brings the whole team on the same page all year round.
    </div>
    <div class="px-3 py-2 border-bottom small">
      This elegant goal turns data easy to understand without the usual hassle.
    </div>
    <div class="px-3 py-2 small">
      Our corporate cards makes decisions quicker and clearer on any device.
    </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.

Money management made simple

The new no hidden fees keeps results you can measure at a fair price.

<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">Money management made simple</h3>
  <p class="small mb-0 position-relative">The new no hidden fees keeps results you can measure at a fair price.</p>
</div>

19Long word handling

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

downloads/brand-name-13/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-13/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-13/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	17	454 GB	Email and chat	Unlimited	$37.31

<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>17</td>
        <td>454 GB</td>
        <td>Email and chat</td>
        <td>Unlimited</td>
        <td>$37.31</td>
      </tr>
    </tbody>
  </table>
</div>