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1Block level truncation
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Send and receive money in more than 30 currencies at fair exchange rates. We measure success by how many members come back and tell their friends.
<p class="text-truncate hp-tt mb-0" style="max-width:18rem">Send and receive money in more than 30 currencies at fair exchange rates. We measure success by how many members come back and tell their friends.</p>2Inline-block inside a sentence
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Last edited by Jonah Hughes and Elena Harlow 5 days ago.
<p class="mb-0">Last edited by <span class="d-inline-block text-truncate align-bottom hp-tt" style="max-width:8rem">Jonah Hughes and Elena Harlow</span> 5 days ago.</p>3Inbox preview
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- Chloe HaddadThe small habits that make a big difference – Clear prices, honest advice and no surprises along the way. No monthly fees on the basic plan and no hidden charges on transfers.
- Aria LarsenHow we keep your money safe – Every detail is handled by people who care about getting it right. Set approval rules for large payments and see who spent what, and why.
- Tariq CarterWhat our members asked us most – We listen first, then build a plan around what you actually need. Friendly people answer your questions quickly, by phone, chat or email.
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<li class="list-group-item d-flex gap-3"><strong class="flex-shrink-0 small" style="width:7rem">Chloe Haddad</strong><span class="text-truncate small"><span class="fw-semibold">The small habits that make a big difference</span> – Clear prices, honest advice and no surprises along the way. No monthly fees on the basic plan and no hidden charges on transfers.</span></li>
<li class="list-group-item d-flex gap-3"><strong class="flex-shrink-0 small" style="width:7rem">Aria Larsen</strong><span class="text-truncate small"><span class="fw-semibold">How we keep your money safe</span> – Every detail is handled by people who care about getting it right. Set approval rules for large payments and see who spent what, and why.</span></li>
<li class="list-group-item d-flex gap-3"><strong class="flex-shrink-0 small" style="width:7rem">Tariq Carter</strong><span class="text-truncate small"><span class="fw-semibold">What our members asked us most</span> – We listen first, then build a plan around what you actually need. Friendly people answer your questions quickly, by phone, chat or email.</span></li>
</ul>4Table cell notes
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| Order | Note | Total |
|---|---|---|
| #INV-9774 | Invoices go out with a payment link, so customers can pay you in one click. | $21.01 |
| #INV-7527 | Accounting sync keeps your books up to date without manual exports. | $71.91 |
| #TX-7661 | Open a business account online in about ten minutes, with no branch visit. | $348.70 |
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<td class="text-truncate" style="max-width:12rem">Invoices go out with a payment link, so customers can pay you in one click.</td>
<td class="text-end">$21.01</td>
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<td>#INV-7527</td>
<td class="text-truncate" style="max-width:12rem">Accounting sync keeps your books up to date without manual exports.</td>
<td class="text-end">$71.91</td>
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<td>#TX-7661</td>
<td class="text-truncate" style="max-width:12rem">Open a business account online in about ten minutes, with no branch visit.</td>
<td class="text-end">$348.70</td>
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</div>5Long file names
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- our-favourite-tips-for-busy-weeks-final-version-4.docx561 KB
- five-things-we-learned-this-year-final-version-3.docx219 KB
- how-a-coffee-roaster-cut-card-fees-by-a-third-final-version-2.docx825 KB
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<li class="d-flex align-items-center gap-2"><span class="text-primary"><i class="bi bi-file-earmark-text-fill" aria-hidden="true"></i></span><span class="text-truncate">our-favourite-tips-for-busy-weeks-final-version-4.docx</span><small class="ms-auto text-body-secondary flex-shrink-0">561 KB</small></li>
<li class="d-flex align-items-center gap-2"><span class="text-primary"><i class="bi bi-file-earmark-text-fill" aria-hidden="true"></i></span><span class="text-truncate">five-things-we-learned-this-year-final-version-3.docx</span><small class="ms-auto text-body-secondary flex-shrink-0">219 KB</small></li>
<li class="d-flex align-items-center gap-2"><span class="text-primary"><i class="bi bi-file-earmark-text-fill" aria-hidden="true"></i></span><span class="text-truncate">how-a-coffee-roaster-cut-card-fees-by-a-third-final-version-2.docx</span><small class="ms-auto text-body-secondary flex-shrink-0">825 KB</small></li>
</ul>6Breadcrumb with a long last item
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<nav aria-label="breadcrumb">
<ol class="breadcrumb flex-nowrap mb-0">
<li class="breadcrumb-item"><a href="#">Home</a></li>
<li class="breadcrumb-item"><a href="#">Payroll</a></li>
<li class="breadcrumb-item active text-truncate" aria-current="page">Every payment appears instantly, with receipts matched automatically.</li>
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</nav>7Notification preview
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Noah Delgado replied: Thousands of members already trust us, and we work hard to keep it that way.just now
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<strong class="small d-block text-truncate">Noah Delgado replied: Thousands of members already trust us, and we work hard to keep it that way.</strong><small class="text-body-secondary">just now</small>
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</div>8Equal card titles
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How to close your books faster every month: Your money is protected by bank-grade security and regulated partners.
Nov 1, 2025
How we keep your money safe: Cash flow forecasts show where you will be next month, not just today.
Sep 26, 2025
What our members asked us most: Our team has done this many times, so you never have to guess.
Oct 3, 2026
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<h3 class="h6 text-truncate">How to close your books faster every month: Your money is protected by bank-grade security and regulated partners.</h3>
<p class="small text-body-secondary mb-0">Nov 1, 2025</p>
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<h3 class="h6 text-truncate">How we keep your money safe: Cash flow forecasts show where you will be next month, not just today.</h3>
<p class="small text-body-secondary mb-0">Sep 26, 2025</p>
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<h3 class="h6 text-truncate">What our members asked us most: Our team has done this many times, so you never have to guess.</h3>
<p class="small text-body-secondary mb-0">Oct 3, 2026</p>
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</div>9Chat list
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Freya Ibrahim20:15
Payroll runs on time, with tax and pension payments handled for you. We keep things simple, so you can focus on what matters to you.
Sofia Morgan08:00
Real people answer your questions around the clock, every day of the year. Start in minutes and get help from a real person whenever you need it.
Mason Quinn14:30
Issue virtual and physical cards to your team with limits you control. Accounting sync keeps your books up to date without manual exports.
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<strong class="small text-truncate">Freya Ibrahim</strong><small class="ms-auto ps-2 text-body-secondary">20:15</small>
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Payroll runs on time, with tax and pension payments handled for you. We keep things simple, so you can focus on what matters to you.
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</a><a href="#" class="list-group-item list-group-item-action d-flex gap-2 align-items-center"><img src="../assets/img/avatar-7.svg" alt="" width="40" height="40" class="rounded-circle">
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<strong class="small text-truncate">Sofia Morgan</strong><small class="ms-auto ps-2 text-body-secondary">08:00</small>
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Real people answer your questions around the clock, every day of the year. Start in minutes and get help from a real person whenever you need it.
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<strong class="small text-truncate">Mason Quinn</strong><small class="ms-auto ps-2 text-body-secondary">14:30</small>
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Issue virtual and physical cards to your team with limits you control. Accounting sync keeps your books up to date without manual exports.
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</div>10Long web addresses
Page addresses truncate in a link list; the full address is kept in the title attribute.
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<li><a href="#" class="d-block text-truncate" title="example.com/idea/tips/getting-started-with-the-new-dashboard">example.com/idea/product/getting-started-with-the-new-dashboard</a></li>
<li><a href="#" class="d-block text-truncate" title="example.com/help/articles/how-to-reset-your-password-and-security-keys">example.com/help/articles/how-to-reset-your-password-and-security-keys</a></li>
</ul>11Product grid names
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Metal card Cards edition
$8.00
Expense add-on Cards edition
$6.00
Invoice pack Invoices edition
$9.00
FX transfer Payments edition
$2.00<div class="row g-2">
<div class="col-6 col-md-3">
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<img src="../assets/img/product-4.svg" alt="" class="img-fluid rounded mb-1">
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Metal card Cards edition
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<strong class="small">$8.00</strong>
</div>
</div>
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<div class="border rounded p-2">
<img src="../assets/img/product-9.svg" alt="" class="img-fluid rounded mb-1">
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Expense add-on Cards edition
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<strong class="small">$6.00</strong>
</div>
</div>
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<div class="border rounded p-2">
<img src="../assets/img/product-8.svg" alt="" class="img-fluid rounded mb-1">
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Invoice pack Invoices edition
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<strong class="small">$9.00</strong>
</div>
</div>
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<img src="../assets/img/product-7.svg" alt="" class="img-fluid rounded mb-1">
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FX transfer Payments edition
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<strong class="small">$2.00</strong>
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</div>12Truncated chips
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Running payroll for your first five hiresFive ways to improve your cash flowBudgeting basics for small teamsPaying international suppliers without high fees
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<span class="badge rounded-pill text-bg-light border d-inline-block text-truncate" style="max-width:9rem">Running payroll for your first five hires</span><span class="badge rounded-pill text-bg-light border d-inline-block text-truncate" style="max-width:9rem">Five ways to improve your cash flow</span><span class="badge rounded-pill text-bg-light border d-inline-block text-truncate" style="max-width:9rem">Budgeting basics for small teams</span><span class="badge rounded-pill text-bg-light border d-inline-block text-truncate" style="max-width:9rem">Paying international suppliers without high fees</span>
</div>13User menu name
A long account name truncates inside the navbar button.
<nav class="navbar bg-body-tertiary rounded px-3">
<span class="navbar-brand mb-0 h6">Cora HQ</span>
<button type="button" class="btn btn-light btn-sm d-flex align-items-center gap-2" style="max-width:12rem"> <img src="../assets/img/avatar-10.svg" alt="" width="24" height="24" class="rounded-circle"><span class="text-truncate">Samir Mensah (Product Designer)</span><i class="bi bi-chevron-down" aria-hidden="true"></i> </button>
</nav>14Why min-width: 0 matters
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Without min-width
We keep things simple, so you can focus on what matters to you. Friendly people answer your questions quickly, by phone, chat or email.
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Thousands of members already trust us, and we work hard to keep it that way. Start in minutes and get help from a real person whenever you need it.
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<p class="small fw-semibold mb-1">Without min-width</p>
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We keep things simple, so you can focus on what matters to you. Friendly people answer your questions quickly, by phone, chat or email.
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<span class="badge text-bg-secondary ms-2">New</span>
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<p class="small fw-semibold mb-1">With min-width: 0</p>
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Thousands of members already trust us, and we work hard to keep it that way. Start in minutes and get help from a real person whenever you need it.
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<span class="badge text-bg-primary ms-2">New</span>
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</div>15Sidebar menu
Project names in a narrow sidebar stay on one line each.
<nav class="border rounded p-2" style="max-width:14rem" aria-label="Projects">
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<li class="nav-item"><a class="nav-link d-flex gap-2 py-1 px-2" href="#"><i class="bi bi-folder-fill" aria-hidden="true"></i><span class="text-truncate">Business accounts Secure launch powerful</span></a></li>
<li class="nav-item"><a class="nav-link d-flex gap-2 py-1 px-2" href="#"><i class="bi bi-folder-fill" aria-hidden="true"></i><span class="text-truncate">Multi-currency wallets Clear plan powerful</span></a></li>
<li class="nav-item"><a class="nav-link d-flex gap-2 py-1 px-2" href="#"><i class="bi bi-folder-fill" aria-hidden="true"></i><span class="text-truncate">Expense tracking Simple workflow reliable</span></a></li>
<li class="nav-item"><a class="nav-link d-flex gap-2 py-1 px-2" href="#"><i class="bi bi-folder-fill" aria-hidden="true"></i><span class="text-truncate">Invoicing Powerful routine elegant</span></a></li>
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</nav>16Kanban card titles
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To do
A simple guide to business spending policies
A beginner's guide to getting started
Doing
The small habits that make a big difference
Five things we learned this year
Done
Looking back at a busy season
What to look for in a business account
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<small class="fw-semibold">To do</small>
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A simple guide to business spending policies
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<div class="bg-body border rounded p-2 mt-2 small text-truncate">
A beginner's guide to getting started
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<small class="fw-semibold">Doing</small>
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The small habits that make a big difference
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<div class="bg-body border rounded p-2 mt-2 small text-truncate">
Five things we learned this year
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<small class="fw-semibold">Done</small>
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Looking back at a busy season
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<div class="bg-body border rounded p-2 mt-2 small text-truncate">
What to look for in a business account
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</div>17Order summary address
A long shipping address truncated in a summary line, with an edit link.
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<span class="text-body-secondary"><i class="bi bi-truck" aria-hidden="true"></i></span> <span class="text-truncate small">Finn Rossi, 224 Hillcrest Road, Prague 60061, Czechia</span> <a href="#" class="ms-auto small flex-shrink-0">Change</a>
</div>18Dropdown with a long value
The selected option truncates inside a fixed width dropdown button.
<div class="dropdown">
<button class="btn btn-outline-secondary dropdown-toggle d-inline-flex align-items-center" type="button" id="hp-dd-1242" data-ui-toggle="dropdown" aria-expanded="false" style="max-width:14rem"> <span class="text-truncate">Invoicing for members</span> </button>
<ul class="dropdown-menu" aria-labelledby="hp-dd-1242">
<li><a class="dropdown-item" href="#">Payroll</a></li>
<li><a class="dropdown-item" href="#">Invoicing</a></li>
</ul>
</div>19Playlist
Long episode or track titles truncate while the duration stays aligned.
- Get paid faster, pay out with ease2:46
- Smarter payments for growing companies2:34
- Corporate cards with built-in controls4:36
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<li class="list-group-item d-flex gap-2"><span class="text-truncate">Get paid faster, pay out with ease</span><small class="ms-auto text-body-secondary">2:46</small></li>
<li class="list-group-item d-flex gap-2"><span class="text-truncate">Smarter payments for growing companies</span><small class="ms-auto text-body-secondary">2:34</small></li>
<li class="list-group-item d-flex gap-2"><span class="text-truncate">Corporate cards with built-in controls</span><small class="ms-auto text-body-secondary">4:36</small></li>
</ol>20Full text in a tooltip
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We listen first, then build a plan around what you actually need. Real people answer your questions around the clock, every day of the year.
<span class="d-inline-block text-truncate hp-tt" style="max-width:16rem" tabindex="0" data-ui-toggle="tooltip" data-ui-title="We listen first, then build a plan around what you actually need. Real people answer your questions around the clock, every day of the year.">We listen first, then build a plan around what you actually need. Real people answer your questions around the clock, every day of the year.</span>