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">
      Our open API and ready-made integrations fit into the stack you already have. Start free, upgrade when you grow and cancel any time with one click. Real-time dashboards show what is on track and what needs attention. Our team has done this many times, so you never have to guess.
    </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">
      Our open API and ready-made integrations fit into the stack you already have. Start free, upgrade when you grow and cancel any time with one click. Real-time dashboards show what is on track and what needs attention. Our team has done this many times, so you never have to guess.
    </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">
      Our open API and ready-made integrations fit into the stack you already have. Start free, upgrade when you grow and cancel any time with one click. Real-time dashboards show what is on track and what needs attention. Our team has done this many times, so you never have to guess.
    </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">
      Our open API and ready-made integrations fit into the stack you already have. Start free, upgrade when you grow and cancel any time with one click. Real-time dashboards show what is on track and what needs attention. Our team has done this many times, so you never have to guess.
    </div>
  </div>
</div>

2Horizontal scroll only

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

Workflow automation

Team analytics

API integrations

Workflow automation

Single sign-on

<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">
      Workflow automation
    </div>
  </div>
  <div class="border rounded-3 p-3 flex-shrink-0" style="width:160px">
    <div class="fw-semibold small">
      Team analytics
    </div>
  </div>
  <div class="border rounded-3 p-3 flex-shrink-0" style="width:160px">
    <div class="fw-semibold small">
      API integrations
    </div>
  </div>
  <div class="border rounded-3 p-3 flex-shrink-0" style="width:160px">
    <div class="fw-semibold small">
      Workflow automation
    </div>
  </div>
  <div class="border rounded-3 p-3 flex-shrink-0" style="width:160px">
    <div class="fw-semibold small">
      Single sign-on
    </div>
  </div>
</div>

3Vertical scroll only

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

Priya Nguyen
Nadia Tanaka
Omar Ashford
Chloe Patel
Hana Harlow
Leo 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">Priya Nguyen</li>
  <li class="px-3 py-2 border-bottom">Nadia Tanaka</li>
  <li class="px-3 py-2 border-bottom">Omar Ashford</li>
  <li class="px-3 py-2 border-bottom">Chloe Patel</li>
  <li class="px-3 py-2 border-bottom">Hana Harlow</li>
  <li class="px-3 py-2">Leo 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="https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1758691737124-05c5bffe46f0?auto=format&fit=crop&w=1200&h=800&q=70" 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-1793	Ravi Novak	Prague	Jul 10, 2026	Cancelled	$618.44
#TX-5980	Arjun Kowalski	Montreal	Feb 15, 2026	Approved	$890.24

<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-1793</td>
        <td>Ravi Novak</td>
        <td>Prague</td>
        <td>Jul 10, 2026</td>
        <td>Cancelled</td>
        <td>$618.44</td>
      </tr>
      <tr>
        <td>#TX-5980</td>
        <td>Arjun Kowalski</td>
        <td>Montreal</td>
        <td>Feb 15, 2026</td>
        <td>Approved</td>
        <td>$890.24</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/aeroora --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/aeroora --base ./ --sourcemap false --emptyOutDir</code></pre>

7Chat window

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

Automations take care of the repetitive steps, so people can focus on real work.

Your data is encrypted, backed up daily and hosted in the region you choose.

Teams report saving around five hours a week after the first month.

Every update lands in one place, so nothing gets lost in email threads.

<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">
      Automations take care of the repetitive steps, so people can focus on real work.
    </div>
    <div class="align-self-end text-bg-primary rounded-3 px-2 py-1 small">
      Your data is encrypted, backed up daily and hosted in the region you choose.
    </div>
    <div class="align-self-start bg-body-tertiary rounded-3 px-2 py-1 small">
      Teams report saving around five hours a week after the first month.
    </div>
    <div class="align-self-end text-bg-primary rounded-3 px-2 py-1 small">
      Every update lands in one place, so nothing gets lost in email threads.
    </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">Support</a> <a href="#" class="btn btn-sm btn-light border rounded-pill text-nowrap">release</a> <a href="#" class="btn btn-sm btn-light border rounded-pill text-nowrap">Marketing</a> <a href="#" class="btn btn-sm btn-light border rounded-pill text-nowrap">guide</a> <a href="#" class="btn btn-sm btn-light border rounded-pill text-nowrap">story</a> <a href="#" class="btn btn-sm btn-light border rounded-pill text-nowrap">simple</a> 
</nav>

9Terms box

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

Terms of use

We listen first, then build a plan around what you actually need. Plan projects, track progress and share updates without another status meeting. Clear prices, honest advice and no surprises along the way. Start in minutes and get help from a real person whenever you need it.

Friendly people answer your questions quickly, by phone, chat or email. Clear reports turn weekly numbers into decisions in minutes, not days. Our open API and ready-made integrations fit into the stack you already have. Friendly people answer your questions quickly, by phone, chat or email.

Our team has done this many times, so you never have to guess. Start free, upgrade when you grow and cancel any time with one click. Set up in an afternoon, connect the tools you use and invite your team.

<div class="border rounded-3 p-3 overflow-auto small bg-body-tertiary" style="height:130px">
  <h3 class="h6">Terms of use</h3>
  <p>We listen first, then build a plan around what you actually need. Plan projects, track progress and share updates without another status meeting. Clear prices, honest advice and no surprises along the way. Start in minutes and get help from a real person whenever you need it.</p>
  <p>Friendly people answer your questions quickly, by phone, chat or email. Clear reports turn weekly numbers into decisions in minutes, not days. Our open API and ready-made integrations fit into the stack you already have. Friendly people answer your questions quickly, by phone, chat or email.</p>
  <p class="mb-0">Our team has done this many times, so you never have to guess. Start free, upgrade when you grow and cancel any time with one click. Set up in an afternoon, connect the tools you use and invite your team.</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-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">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">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.

Work that moves itself forward - Teams report saving around five hours a week after the first month.

Jan 20, 2026

<div class="border rounded-3 p-3" style="max-width:20rem">
  <div class="overflow-hidden fw-semibold lh-sm" style="height:2.5em">
    Work that moves itself forward - Teams report saving around five hours a week after the first month.
  </div>
  <div class="small text-body-secondary mt-1">
    Jan 20, 2026
  </div>
</div>

12Sidebar that scrolls separately

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

Onboarding guides and live chat help new colleagues get going on day one. Plan projects, track progress and share updates without another status meeting.

<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">
    Onboarding guides and live chat help new colleagues get going on day one. Plan projects, track progress and share updates without another status meeting.
  </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="https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1702301266409-ed1bfe210971?auto=format&fit=crop&w=1600&h=700&q=70" alt="What our customers asked us most" 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

Single sign-on

Smart reporting

Team analytics

Doing

Smart reporting

Done

Workflow automation

<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">
      Single sign-on
    </div>
    <div class="bg-body border rounded-2 p-2 small mb-2">
      Smart reporting
    </div>
    <div class="bg-body border rounded-2 p-2 small">
      Team analytics
    </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">
      Smart reporting
    </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">
      Workflow automation
    </div>
  </div>
</div>

15Overflow-x hidden

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

Your data is encrypted, backed up daily and hosted in the region you choose.

Panel partly off the edge

<div class="position-relative overflow-x-hidden border rounded-3 p-3" style="height:110px">
  <div class="small">
    Your data is encrypted, backed up daily and hosted in the region you choose.
  </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.

We measure success by how many customers come back and tell their friends.

<div class="overflow-y-scroll border rounded-3 p-2 small" style="height:90px">
  We measure success by how many customers come back and tell their friends.
</div>

17Notification panel

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

Notifications

Thousands of customers already trust us, and we work hard to keep it that way.

We keep things simple, so you can focus on what matters to you.

Granular roles keep sensitive work private while everyone else stays informed.

Every update lands in one place, so nothing gets lost in email threads.

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">
      Thousands of customers already trust us, and we work hard to keep it that way.
    </div>
    <div class="px-3 py-2 border-bottom small">
      We keep things simple, so you can focus on what matters to you.
    </div>
    <div class="px-3 py-2 border-bottom small">
      Granular roles keep sensitive work private while everyone else stays informed.
    </div>
    <div class="px-3 py-2 small">
      Every update lands in one place, so nothing gets lost in email threads.
    </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.

The workspace your team will actually love

Clear prices, honest advice and no surprises along the way.

<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">The workspace your team will actually love</h3>
  <p class="small mb-0 position-relative">Clear prices, honest advice and no surprises along the way.</p>
</div>

19Long word handling

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

downloads/aeroora/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/aeroora/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/aeroora/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	24	335 GB	Email and chat	Unlimited	$90.11

<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>24</td>
        <td>335 GB</td>
        <td>Email and chat</td>
        <td>Unlimited</td>
        <td>$90.11</td>
      </tr>
    </tbody>
  </table>
</div>