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

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Friendly people answer your questions quickly, by phone, chat or email. Clear prices, honest advice and no surprises along the way.

<p class="text-truncate hp-tt mb-0" style="max-width:18rem">Friendly people answer your questions quickly, by phone, chat or email. Clear prices, honest advice and no surprises along the way.</p>

2Inline-block inside a sentence

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

Last edited by Isla Brennan and Zoe Patel 6 days ago.

<p class="mb-0">Last edited by <span class="d-inline-block text-truncate align-bottom hp-tt" style="max-width:8rem">Isla Brennan and Zoe Patel</span> 6 days ago.</p>

3Inbox preview

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

Ravi DuarteFrom teacher to UX designer: a career story – Mentors review your projects and give feedback within two days. Lifetime access means you can revisit lessons whenever you need a refresher.
Owen SilvaHeadlines people actually click – Thousands of students already trust us, and we work hard to keep it that way. Instructors are working professionals who teach what they use every day.
Priya HaddadWhat our students asked us most – We keep things simple, so you can focus on what matters to you. Study groups and a friendly forum keep you motivated along the way.

<ul class="list-group">
  <li class="list-group-item d-flex gap-3"><strong class="flex-shrink-0 small" style="width:7rem">Ravi Duarte</strong><span class="text-truncate small"><span class="fw-semibold">From teacher to UX designer: a career story</span> &ndash; Mentors review your projects and give feedback within two days. Lifetime access means you can revisit lessons whenever you need a refresher.</span></li>
  <li class="list-group-item d-flex gap-3"><strong class="flex-shrink-0 small" style="width:7rem">Owen Silva</strong><span class="text-truncate small"><span class="fw-semibold">Headlines people actually click</span> &ndash; Thousands of students already trust us, and we work hard to keep it that way. Instructors are working professionals who teach what they use every day.</span></li>
  <li class="list-group-item d-flex gap-3"><strong class="flex-shrink-0 small" style="width:7rem">Priya Haddad</strong><span class="text-truncate small"><span class="fw-semibold">What our students asked us most</span> &ndash; We keep things simple, so you can focus on what matters to you. Study groups and a friendly forum keep you motivated along the way.</span></li>
</ul>

4Table cell notes

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

Order	Note	Total
#TX-3996	Every detail is handled by people who care about getting it right.	$279.83
#PO-9579	Our team has done this many times, so you never have to guess.	$82.25
#PO-2219	Learn on your schedule, with lessons that fit into a lunch break.	$180.22

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        <td>#TX-3996</td>
        <td class="text-truncate" style="max-width:12rem">Every detail is handled by people who care about getting it right.</td>
        <td class="text-end">$279.83</td>
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        <td>#PO-9579</td>
        <td class="text-truncate" style="max-width:12rem">Our team has done this many times, so you never have to guess.</td>
        <td class="text-end">$82.25</td>
      </tr>
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        <td>#PO-2219</td>
        <td class="text-truncate" style="max-width:12rem">Learn on your schedule, with lessons that fit into a lunch break.</td>
        <td class="text-end">$180.22</td>
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5Long file names

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

the-small-habits-that-make-a-big-difference-final-version-2.docx363 KB
our-most-popular-courses-this-year-final-version-2.docx577 KB
five-study-habits-that-actually-work-final-version-9.docx396 KB

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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="#">Development</a></li>
    <li class="breadcrumb-item active text-truncate" aria-current="page">Career coaches help with your CV, portfolio and interview practice.</li>
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</nav>

7Notification preview

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

Aria Morgan replied: Start in minutes and get help from a real person whenever you need it.2 days ago

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  <span class="fs-4 text-primary"><i class="bi bi-bell-fill" aria-hidden="true"></i></span> 
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    <strong class="small d-block text-truncate">Aria Morgan replied: Start in minutes and get help from a real person whenever you need it.</strong><small class="text-body-secondary">2 days ago</small>
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8Equal card titles

Truncated titles keep a grid of cards the same height.

Five things we learned this year: Earn a certificate at the end of each course and share it with employers.

Mar 6, 2026

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

Nov 7, 2025

Building a portfolio that gets interviews: Learn on your schedule, with lessons that fit into a lunch break.

Mar 31, 2026

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        <h3 class="h6 text-truncate">Five things we learned this year: Earn a certificate at the end of each course and share it with employers.</h3>
        <p class="small text-body-secondary mb-0">Mar 6, 2026</p>
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        <h3 class="h6 text-truncate">How to choose the right course: Start in minutes and get help from a real person whenever you need it.</h3>
        <p class="small text-body-secondary mb-0">Nov 7, 2025</p>
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        <h3 class="h6 text-truncate">Building a portfolio that gets interviews: Learn on your schedule, with lessons that fit into a lunch break.</h3>
        <p class="small text-body-secondary mb-0">Mar 31, 2026</p>
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9Chat list

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Ella Delgado15:45

Try the first lesson of any course for free before you decide. Guided learning paths take you from beginner to job-ready step by step.

Theo Fischer07:45

Mentors review your projects and give feedback within two days. Friendly people answer your questions quickly, by phone, chat or email.

Ruby Ashford11:00

Lifetime access means you can revisit lessons whenever you need a refresher. We keep things simple, so you can focus on what matters to you.

<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-11.svg" alt="" width="40" height="40" class="rounded-circle">
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      <strong class="small text-truncate">Ella Delgado</strong><small class="ms-auto ps-2 text-body-secondary">15:45</small>
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    <div class="small text-body-secondary text-truncate">
      Try the first lesson of any course for free before you decide. Guided learning paths take you from beginner to job-ready step by step.
    </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">
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      <strong class="small text-truncate">Theo Fischer</strong><small class="ms-auto ps-2 text-body-secondary">07:45</small>
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    <div class="small text-body-secondary text-truncate">
      Mentors review your projects and give feedback within two days. Friendly people answer your questions quickly, by phone, chat or email.
    </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-6.svg" alt="" width="40" height="40" class="rounded-circle">
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      <strong class="small text-truncate">Ruby Ashford</strong><small class="ms-auto ps-2 text-body-secondary">11:00</small>
    </div>
    <div class="small text-body-secondary text-truncate">
      Lifetime access means you can revisit lessons whenever you need a refresher. We keep things simple, so you can focus on what matters to you.
    </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/update/case study/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.

Leadership skills Business edition

$157.00

Brand design Design edition

$147.00

Project management Business edition

$152.00

Video editing Design edition

$117.00

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      <div class="small text-truncate">
        Leadership skills Business edition
      </div>
      <strong class="small">$157.00</strong>
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    <div class="border rounded p-2">
      <img src="../assets/img/product-8.svg" alt="" class="img-fluid rounded mb-1">
      <div class="small text-truncate">
        Brand design Design edition
      </div>
      <strong class="small">$147.00</strong>
    </div>
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    <div class="border rounded p-2">
      <img src="../assets/img/product-6.svg" alt="" class="img-fluid rounded mb-1">
      <div class="small text-truncate">
        Project management Business edition
      </div>
      <strong class="small">$152.00</strong>
    </div>
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    <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">
        Video editing Design edition
      </div>
      <strong class="small">$117.00</strong>
    </div>
  </div>
</div>

12Truncated chips

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

How to learn a new skill in 30 daysWhat employers look for in junior analystsWhat our students asked us mostFive study habits that actually work

<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">How to learn a new skill in 30 days</span><span class="badge rounded-pill text-bg-light border d-inline-block text-truncate" style="max-width:9rem">What employers look for in junior analysts</span><span class="badge rounded-pill text-bg-light border d-inline-block text-truncate" style="max-width:9rem">What our students asked us most</span><span class="badge rounded-pill text-bg-light border d-inline-block text-truncate" style="max-width:9rem">Five study habits that actually work</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">Hiveia</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-2.svg" alt="" width="24" height="24" class="rounded-circle"><span class="text-truncate">Liam Mensah (Data Analyst)</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 measure success by how many students come back and tell their friends. Short quizzes after each lesson help new knowledge stick.

New

With min-width: 0

Clear prices, honest advice and no surprises along the way. We listen first, then build a plan around what you actually need.

New

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    <p class="small fw-semibold mb-1">Without min-width</p>
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      <div class="flex-grow-1">
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          We measure success by how many students come back and tell their friends. Short quizzes after each lesson help new knowledge stick.
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      </div>
      <span class="badge text-bg-secondary ms-2">New</span>
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  <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">
          Clear prices, honest advice and no surprises along the way. We listen first, then build a plan around what you actually need.
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      </div>
      <span class="badge text-bg-primary ms-2">New</span>
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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" aria-hidden="true"></i><span class="text-truncate">Mentoring Smart idea fast</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" aria-hidden="true"></i><span class="text-truncate">Certificates Secure goal simple</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" aria-hidden="true"></i><span class="text-truncate">Live workshops Secure process flexible</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" aria-hidden="true"></i><span class="text-truncate">Live workshops Practical workflow powerful</span></a></li>
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</nav>

16Kanban card titles

Narrow board columns keep task titles tidy with truncation.

To do

Our most popular courses this year

Tips for learning while working full time

Doing

The small habits that make a big difference

How to stay motivated when learning online

Done

Our favourite tips for busy weeks

From teacher to UX designer: a career story

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    <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">
        Our most popular courses this year
      </div>
      <div class="bg-body border rounded p-2 mt-2 small text-truncate">
        Tips for learning while working full time
      </div>
    </div>
  </div>
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    <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 to stay motivated when learning online
      </div>
    </div>
  </div>
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    <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">
        Our favourite tips for busy weeks
      </div>
      <div class="bg-body border rounded p-2 mt-2 small text-truncate">
        From teacher to UX designer: a career story
      </div>
    </div>
  </div>
</div>

17Order summary address

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

Tariq Alvarez, 229 Cedar Lane, Denver 93788, United States 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">Tariq Alvarez, 229 Cedar Lane, Denver 93788, United States</span> <a href="#" class="ms-auto small flex-shrink-0">Change</a> 
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18Dropdown with a long value

The selected option truncates inside a fixed width dropdown button.

<div class="dropdown">
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  <ul class="dropdown-menu" aria-labelledby="hp-dd-1242">
    <li><a class="dropdown-item" href="#">Certificates</a></li>
    <li><a class="dropdown-item" href="#">Study groups</a></li>
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19Playlist

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

Learn by doing, not just watching4:02
Knowledge that moves you forward4:15
Skills employers are looking for5:27

<ol class="list-group list-group-numbered">
  <li class="list-group-item d-flex gap-2"><span class="text-truncate">Learn by doing, not just watching</span><small class="ms-auto text-body-secondary">4:02</small></li>
  <li class="list-group-item d-flex gap-2"><span class="text-truncate">Knowledge that moves you forward</span><small class="ms-auto text-body-secondary">4:15</small></li>
  <li class="list-group-item d-flex gap-2"><span class="text-truncate">Skills employers are looking for</span><small class="ms-auto text-body-secondary">5:27</small></li>
</ol>

20Full text in a tooltip

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

Our team has done this many times, so you never have to guess. Every course is built around hands-on projects you can add to your portfolio.

<span class="d-inline-block text-truncate hp-tt" style="max-width:16rem" tabindex="0" data-ui-toggle="tooltip" data-ui-title="Our team has done this many times, so you never have to guess. Every course is built around hands-on projects you can add to your portfolio.">Our team has done this many times, so you never have to guess. Every course is built around hands-on projects you can add to your portfolio.</span>