Text Truncation

The text-truncate helper shortens long text to a single line and ends it with an ellipsis. It needs a block or inline-block element with a width limit; in flex layouts give the flexible item min-width: 0.

1Block level truncation

A block element with a max width; the dashed outline shows the limit.

Every payment appears instantly, with receipts matched automatically. Accounting sync keeps your books up to date without manual exports.

<p class="text-truncate hp-tt mb-0" style="max-width:18rem">Every payment appears instantly, with receipts matched automatically. Accounting sync keeps your books up to date without manual exports.</p>

2Inline-block inside a sentence

Inline elements need d-inline-block plus a max width to truncate.

Last edited by Ruby Larsen and Freya Ibrahim just now.

<p class="mb-0">Last edited by <span class="d-inline-block text-truncate align-bottom hp-tt" style="max-width:8rem">Ruby Larsen and Freya Ibrahim</span> just now.</p>

3Inbox preview

Subject and preview text cut to one line in an email list.

Sofia DuarteHow we keep your money safe – Our team has done this many times, so you never have to guess. Issue virtual and physical cards to your team with limits you control.
Owen OkaforFive ways to improve your cash flow – Invoices go out with a payment link, so customers can pay you in one click. Payroll runs on time, with tax and pension payments handled for you.
Noah AshfordWhat our members asked us most – Every payment appears instantly, with receipts matched automatically. Set approval rules for large payments and see who spent what, and why.

<ul class="list-group">
  <li class="list-group-item d-flex gap-3"><strong class="flex-shrink-0 small" style="width:7rem">Sofia Duarte</strong><span class="text-truncate small"><span class="fw-semibold">How we keep your money safe</span> &ndash; Our team has done this many times, so you never have to guess. Issue virtual and physical cards to your team with limits you control.</span></li>
  <li class="list-group-item d-flex gap-3"><strong class="flex-shrink-0 small" style="width:7rem">Owen Okafor</strong><span class="text-truncate small"><span class="fw-semibold">Five ways to improve your cash flow</span> &ndash; Invoices go out with a payment link, so customers can pay you in one click. Payroll runs on time, with tax and pension payments handled for you.</span></li>
  <li class="list-group-item d-flex gap-3"><strong class="flex-shrink-0 small" style="width:7rem">Noah Ashford</strong><span class="text-truncate small"><span class="fw-semibold">What our members asked us most</span> &ndash; Every payment appears instantly, with receipts matched automatically. Set approval rules for large payments and see who spent what, and why.</span></li>
</ul>

4Table cell notes

A long note column truncated with text-truncate and a max width on the cell.

Order	Note	Total
#INV-5121	Accounting sync keeps your books up to date without manual exports.	$350.00
#ORD-4254	We listen first, then build a plan around what you actually need.	$25.34
#ORD-7693	We measure success by how many members come back and tell their friends.	$206.86

<div class="table-responsive">
  <table class="table mb-0">
    <thead>
      <tr>
        <th scope="col">Order</th>
        <th scope="col">Note</th>
        <th scope="col" class="text-end">Total</th>
      </tr>
    </thead>
    <tbody>
      <tr>
        <td>#INV-5121</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">$350.00</td>
      </tr>
      <tr>
        <td>#ORD-4254</td>
        <td class="text-truncate" style="max-width:12rem">We listen first, then build a plan around what you actually need.</td>
        <td class="text-end">$25.34</td>
      </tr>
      <tr>
        <td>#ORD-7693</td>
        <td class="text-truncate" style="max-width:12rem">We measure success by how many members come back and tell their friends.</td>
        <td class="text-end">$206.86</td>
      </tr>
    </tbody>
  </table>
</div>

5Long file names

File names shorten while the size stays visible at the end.

how-a-coffee-roaster-cut-card-fees-by-a-third-final-version-8.docx324 KB
budgeting-basics-for-small-teams-final-version-5.docx483 KB
how-to-close-your-books-faster-every-month-final-version-5.docx514 KB

<ul class="list-unstyled vstack gap-2 mb-0" style="max-width:20rem">
  <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-8.docx</span><small class="ms-auto text-body-secondary flex-shrink-0">324 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">budgeting-basics-for-small-teams-final-version-5.docx</span><small class="ms-auto text-body-secondary flex-shrink-0">483 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-to-close-your-books-faster-every-month-final-version-5.docx</span><small class="ms-auto text-body-secondary flex-shrink-0">514 KB</small></li>
</ul>

6Breadcrumb with a long last item

The current page title truncates so the breadcrumb stays on one line.

<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">We keep things simple, so you can focus on what matters to you.</li>
  </ol>
</nav>

7Notification preview

A toast-like card where the message preview stays on one line.

Mateo Hughes replied: Cash flow forecasts show where you will be next month, not just today.7 hours ago

<div class="d-flex align-items-center gap-3 border rounded p-2" style="max-width:24rem">
  <span class="fs-4 text-primary"><i class="bi bi-bell-fill" aria-hidden="true"></i></span> 
  <div class="text-truncate">
    <strong class="small d-block text-truncate">Mateo Hughes replied: Cash flow forecasts show where you will be next month, not just today.</strong><small class="text-body-secondary">7 hours ago</small>
  </div>
</div>

8Equal card titles

Truncated titles keep a grid of cards the same height.

A beginner's guide to getting started: Send and receive money in more than 30 currencies at fair exchange rates.

Apr 17, 2026

How to choose the right account: Start in minutes and get help from a real person whenever you need it.

Sep 19, 2026

Budgeting basics for small teams: Friendly people answer your questions quickly, by phone, chat or email.

Sep 29, 2026

<div class="row g-3">
  <div class="col-md-4">
    <div class="card">
      <div class="card-body">
        <h3 class="h6 text-truncate">A beginner&#39;s guide to getting started: Send and receive money in more than 30 currencies at fair exchange rates.</h3>
        <p class="small text-body-secondary mb-0">Apr 17, 2026</p>
      </div>
    </div>
  </div>
  <div class="col-md-4">
    <div class="card">
      <div class="card-body">
        <h3 class="h6 text-truncate">How to choose the right account: Start in minutes and get help from a real person whenever you need it.</h3>
        <p class="small text-body-secondary mb-0">Sep 19, 2026</p>
      </div>
    </div>
  </div>
  <div class="col-md-4">
    <div class="card">
      <div class="card-body">
        <h3 class="h6 text-truncate">Budgeting basics for small teams: Friendly people answer your questions quickly, by phone, chat or email.</h3>
        <p class="small text-body-secondary mb-0">Sep 29, 2026</p>
      </div>
    </div>
  </div>
</div>

9Chat list

In a flex row the text column needs min-width: 0 so text-truncate can shrink it.

Ella Fischer11:30

Real people answer your questions around the clock, every day of the year. Issue virtual and physical cards to your team with limits you control.

Isla Ortega11:30

Clear prices, honest advice and no surprises along the way. Open a business account online in about ten minutes, with no branch visit.

Aria Mensah10:15

Your money is protected by bank-grade security and regulated partners. Our team has done this many times, so you never have to guess.

<div class="list-group">
  <a href="#" class="list-group-item list-group-item-action d-flex gap-2 align-items-center"><img src="../assets/img/avatar-8.svg" alt="" width="40" height="40" class="rounded-circle">
  <div style="min-width:0" class="flex-grow-1">
    <div class="d-flex">
      <strong class="small text-truncate">Ella Fischer</strong><small class="ms-auto ps-2 text-body-secondary">11:30</small>
    </div>
    <div class="small text-body-secondary text-truncate">
      Real people answer your questions around the clock, every day of the year. Issue virtual and physical cards to your team with limits you control.
    </div>
  </div>
  </a><a href="#" class="list-group-item list-group-item-action d-flex gap-2 align-items-center"><img src="../assets/img/avatar-8.svg" alt="" width="40" height="40" class="rounded-circle">
  <div style="min-width:0" class="flex-grow-1">
    <div class="d-flex">
      <strong class="small text-truncate">Isla Ortega</strong><small class="ms-auto ps-2 text-body-secondary">11:30</small>
    </div>
    <div class="small text-body-secondary text-truncate">
      Clear prices, honest advice and no surprises along the way. Open a business account online in about ten minutes, with no branch visit.
    </div>
  </div>
  </a><a href="#" class="list-group-item list-group-item-action d-flex gap-2 align-items-center"><img src="../assets/img/avatar-10.svg" alt="" width="40" height="40" class="rounded-circle">
  <div style="min-width:0" class="flex-grow-1">
    <div class="d-flex">
      <strong class="small text-truncate">Aria Mensah</strong><small class="ms-auto ps-2 text-body-secondary">10:15</small>
    </div>
    <div class="small text-body-secondary text-truncate">
      Your money is protected by bank-grade security and regulated partners. Our team has done this many times, so you never have to guess.
    </div>
  </div>
  </a>
</div>

10Long web addresses

Page addresses truncate in a link list; the full address is kept in the title attribute.

<ul class="list-unstyled vstack gap-1 mb-0" style="max-width:20rem">
  <li><a href="#" class="d-block text-truncate" title="example.com/idea/tutorial/getting-started-with-the-new-dashboard">example.com/team/insights/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

Product names cut to one line under each image in a compact grid.

Basic account Payments edition

Free

Tax reserve Savings edition

Free

Pro account Payments edition

$11.00

Team cards Cards edition

$14.00

<div class="row g-2">
  <div class="col-6 col-md-3">
    <div class="border rounded p-2">
      <img src="../assets/img/product-1.svg" alt="" class="img-fluid rounded mb-1">
      <div class="small text-truncate">
        Basic account Payments edition
      </div>
      <strong class="small">Free</strong>
    </div>
  </div>
  <div class="col-6 col-md-3">
    <div class="border rounded p-2">
      <img src="../assets/img/product-11.svg" alt="" class="img-fluid rounded mb-1">
      <div class="small text-truncate">
        Tax reserve Savings edition
      </div>
      <strong class="small">Free</strong>
    </div>
  </div>
  <div class="col-6 col-md-3">
    <div class="border rounded p-2">
      <img src="../assets/img/product-2.svg" alt="" class="img-fluid rounded mb-1">
      <div class="small text-truncate">
        Pro account Payments edition
      </div>
      <strong class="small">$11.00</strong>
    </div>
  </div>
  <div class="col-6 col-md-3">
    <div class="border rounded p-2">
      <img src="../assets/img/product-12.svg" alt="" class="img-fluid rounded mb-1">
      <div class="small text-truncate">
        Team cards Cards edition
      </div>
      <strong class="small">$14.00</strong>
    </div>
  </div>
</div>

12Truncated chips

Badges with a max width so long labels never break the row.

Five things we learned this yearRunning payroll for your first five hiresWhat to look for in a business accountLooking back at a busy season

<div class="d-flex flex-wrap gap-2">
  <span class="badge rounded-pill text-bg-light border d-inline-block text-truncate" style="max-width:9rem">Five things we learned this year</span><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">What to look for in a business account</span><span class="badge rounded-pill text-bg-light border d-inline-block text-truncate" style="max-width:9rem">Looking back at a busy season</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">Emberan</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-6.svg" alt="" width="24" height="24" class="rounded-circle"><span class="text-truncate">Mia Rossi (Content Writer)</span><i class="bi bi-chevron-down" aria-hidden="true"></i> </button>
</nav>

14Why min-width: 0 matters

Left: a flex child without min-width overflows. Right: with min-width: 0 the text truncates.

Without min-width

Thousands of members already trust us, and we work hard to keep it that way. No monthly fees on the basic plan and no hidden charges on transfers.

New

With min-width: 0

Every detail is handled by people who care about getting it right. Your money is protected by bank-grade security and regulated partners.

New

<div class="row g-3">
  <div class="col-sm-6">
    <p class="small fw-semibold mb-1">Without min-width</p>
    <div class="d-flex border rounded p-2 overflow-hidden">
      <div class="flex-grow-1">
        <div class="text-truncate">
          Thousands of members already trust us, and we work hard to keep it that way. No monthly fees on the basic plan and no hidden charges on transfers.
        </div>
      </div>
      <span class="badge text-bg-secondary ms-2">New</span>
    </div>
  </div>
  <div class="col-sm-6">
    <p class="small fw-semibold mb-1">With min-width: 0</p>
    <div class="d-flex border rounded p-2">
      <div class="flex-grow-1" style="min-width:0">
        <div class="text-truncate">
          Every detail is handled by people who care about getting it right. Your money is protected by bank-grade security and regulated partners.
        </div>
      </div>
      <span class="badge text-bg-primary ms-2">New</span>
    </div>
  </div>
</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">
  <ul class="nav flex-column">
    <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 Powerful community smart</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 Practical workflow honest</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">Payroll 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 Elegant dashboard clear</span></a></li>
  </ul>
</nav>

16Kanban card titles

Narrow board columns keep task titles tidy with truncation.

To do

Paying international suppliers without high fees

How we keep your money safe

Doing

The small habits that make a big difference

How a coffee roaster cut card fees by a third

Done

What our members asked us most

Getting paid on time: invoice tips that work

<div class="row g-2">
  <div class="col-4">
    <div class="bg-body-tertiary rounded p-2">
      <small class="fw-semibold">To do</small>
      <div class="bg-body border rounded p-2 mt-2 small text-truncate">
        Paying international suppliers without high fees
      </div>
      <div class="bg-body border rounded p-2 mt-2 small text-truncate">
        How we keep your money safe
      </div>
    </div>
  </div>
  <div class="col-4">
    <div class="bg-body-tertiary rounded p-2">
      <small class="fw-semibold">Doing</small>
      <div class="bg-body border rounded p-2 mt-2 small text-truncate">
        The small habits that make a big difference
      </div>
      <div class="bg-body border rounded p-2 mt-2 small text-truncate">
        How a coffee roaster cut card fees by a third
      </div>
    </div>
  </div>
  <div class="col-4">
    <div class="bg-body-tertiary rounded p-2">
      <small class="fw-semibold">Done</small>
      <div class="bg-body border rounded p-2 mt-2 small text-truncate">
        What our members asked us most
      </div>
      <div class="bg-body border rounded p-2 mt-2 small text-truncate">
        Getting paid on time: invoice tips that work
      </div>
    </div>
  </div>
</div>

17Order summary address

A long shipping address truncated in a summary line, with an edit link.

Leo Carter, 439 Harbour Road, Montreal 46064, Canada Change

<div class="d-flex align-items-center gap-2 border rounded p-2">
  <span class="text-body-secondary"><i class="bi bi-truck" aria-hidden="true"></i></span> <span class="text-truncate small">Leo Carter, 439 Harbour Road, Montreal 46064, Canada</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-bs-toggle="dropdown" aria-expanded="false" style="max-width:14rem"> <span class="text-truncate">Corporate cards for members</span> </button>
  <ul class="dropdown-menu" aria-labelledby="hp-dd-1242">
    <li><a class="dropdown-item" href="#">Corporate cards</a></li>
    <li><a class="dropdown-item" href="#">Expense tracking</a></li>
  </ul>
</div>

19Playlist

Long episode or track titles truncate while the duration stays aligned.

Spend smarter, close the books faster3:51
Money management made simple5:34
Finance tools your accountant will love3:01

<ol class="list-group list-group-numbered">
  <li class="list-group-item d-flex gap-2"><span class="text-truncate">Spend smarter, close the books faster</span><small class="ms-auto text-body-secondary">3:51</small></li>
  <li class="list-group-item d-flex gap-2"><span class="text-truncate">Money management made simple</span><small class="ms-auto text-body-secondary">5:34</small></li>
  <li class="list-group-item d-flex gap-2"><span class="text-truncate">Finance tools your accountant will love</span><small class="ms-auto text-body-secondary">3:01</small></li>
</ol>

20Full text in a tooltip

Offer the complete text in a tooltip so nothing is lost when it is truncated.

Real people answer your questions around the clock, every day of the year. We keep things simple, so you can focus on what matters to you.

<span class="d-inline-block text-truncate hp-tt" style="max-width:16rem" tabindex="0" data-bs-toggle="tooltip" data-bs-title="Real people answer your questions around the clock, every day of the year. We keep things simple, so you can focus on what matters to you.">Real people answer your questions around the clock, every day of the year. We keep things simple, so you can focus on what matters to you.</span>