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-autoStart in minutes and get help from a real person whenever you need it. Our team has done this many times, so you never have to guess. Price alerts tell you the moment a home that fits your search comes on the market. Most of our homes sell within six weeks, often above the asking price.
overflow-hiddenStart in minutes and get help from a real person whenever you need it. Our team has done this many times, so you never have to guess. Price alerts tell you the moment a home that fits your search comes on the market. Most of our homes sell within six weeks, often above the asking price.
overflow-visibleStart in minutes and get help from a real person whenever you need it. Our team has done this many times, so you never have to guess. Price alerts tell you the moment a home that fits your search comes on the market. Most of our homes sell within six weeks, often above the asking price.
overflow-scrollStart in minutes and get help from a real person whenever you need it. Our team has done this many times, so you never have to guess. Price alerts tell you the moment a home that fits your search comes on the market. Most of our homes sell within six weeks, often above the asking price.
<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">
Start in minutes and get help from a real person whenever you need it. Our team has done this many times, so you never have to guess. Price alerts tell you the moment a home that fits your search comes on the market. Most of our homes sell within six weeks, often above the asking price.
</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">
Start in minutes and get help from a real person whenever you need it. Our team has done this many times, so you never have to guess. Price alerts tell you the moment a home that fits your search comes on the market. Most of our homes sell within six weeks, often above the asking price.
</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">
Start in minutes and get help from a real person whenever you need it. Our team has done this many times, so you never have to guess. Price alerts tell you the moment a home that fits your search comes on the market. Most of our homes sell within six weeks, often above the asking price.
</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">
Start in minutes and get help from a real person whenever you need it. Our team has done this many times, so you never have to guess. Price alerts tell you the moment a home that fits your search comes on the market. Most of our homes sell within six weeks, often above the asking price.
</div>
</div>
</div>2Horizontal scroll only
overflow-x-auto with flex-nowrap scrolls a row of cards sideways.
Rental management
Legal support
Virtual tours
Rental management
Home valuation
<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">
Rental management
</div>
</div>
<div class="border rounded-3 p-3 flex-shrink-0" style="width:160px">
<div class="fw-semibold small">
Legal support
</div>
</div>
<div class="border rounded-3 p-3 flex-shrink-0" style="width:160px">
<div class="fw-semibold small">
Virtual tours
</div>
</div>
<div class="border rounded-3 p-3 flex-shrink-0" style="width:160px">
<div class="fw-semibold small">
Rental management
</div>
</div>
<div class="border rounded-3 p-3 flex-shrink-0" style="width:160px">
<div class="fw-semibold small">
Home valuation
</div>
</div>
</div>3Vertical scroll only
overflow-y-auto and a max-height make a scrolling list.
- Priya Mensah
- Mason Novak
- Maya Whitaker
- Ivy Ortega
- Diego Fischer
- Tariq Delgado
<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 Mensah</li>
<li class="px-3 py-2 border-bottom">Mason Novak</li>
<li class="px-3 py-2 border-bottom">Maya Whitaker</li>
<li class="px-3 py-2 border-bottom">Ivy Ortega</li>
<li class="px-3 py-2 border-bottom">Diego Fischer</li>
<li class="px-3 py-2">Tariq Delgado</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="https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1580587771525-78b9dba3b914?auto=format&fit=crop&w=1200&h=800&q=70" 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-1600596542815-ffad4c1539a9?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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #ORD-1361 | Theo Carter | Austin | Jun 7, 2026 | In review | $890.03 |
| #INV-2641 | Nadia Rossi | Austin | Mar 4, 2026 | Approved | $339.78 |
<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>#ORD-1361</td>
<td>Theo Carter</td>
<td>Austin</td>
<td>Jun 7, 2026</td>
<td>In review</td>
<td>$890.03</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>#INV-2641</td>
<td>Nadia Rossi</td>
<td>Austin</td>
<td>Mar 4, 2026</td>
<td>Approved</td>
<td>$339.78</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/kite-hq --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/kite-hq --base ./ --sourcemap false --emptyOutDir</code></pre>7Chat window
A fixed height message area with overflow-y-auto above a fixed input.
We listen first, then build a plan around what you actually need.
Thousands of buyers already trust us, and we work hard to keep it that way.
Every listing is checked by our team, so the photos match what you see in person.
Our rental team manages repairs, payments and tenants for landlords.
<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">
We listen first, then build a plan around what you actually need.
</div>
<div class="align-self-end text-bg-primary rounded-3 px-2 py-1 small">
Thousands of buyers already trust us, and we work hard to keep it that way.
</div>
<div class="align-self-start bg-body-tertiary rounded-3 px-2 py-1 small">
Every listing is checked by our team, so the photos match what you see in person.
</div>
<div class="align-self-end text-bg-primary rounded-3 px-2 py-1 small">
Our rental team manages repairs, payments and tenants for landlords.
</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">Villas</a> <a href="#" class="btn btn-sm btn-light border rounded-pill text-nowrap">news</a> <a href="#" class="btn btn-sm btn-light border rounded-pill text-nowrap">Villas</a> <a href="#" class="btn btn-sm btn-light border rounded-pill text-nowrap">news</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">practical</a>
</nav>9Terms box
A long text inside a bordered box with overflow-auto, like a licence agreement.
Terms of use
Book viewings online and take a 3D tour before you leave the house. We keep things simple, so you can focus on what matters to you. Every detail is handled by people who care about getting it right. Clear prices, honest advice and no surprises along the way.
Neighbourhood guides cover transport, schools and things to do. Get a free, no-obligation valuation of your home within 48 hours. Honest advice comes first, even when it means waiting for the right home. Friendly people answer your questions quickly, by phone, chat or email.
We measure success by how many buyers come back and tell their friends. Sellers get professional photos, floor plans and a marketing plan included. Our local agents know every street, school and coffee shop in the area.
<div class="border rounded-3 p-3 overflow-auto small bg-body-tertiary" style="height:130px">
<h3 class="h6">Terms of use</h3>
<p>Book viewings online and take a 3D tour before you leave the house. We keep things simple, so you can focus on what matters to you. Every detail is handled by people who care about getting it right. Clear prices, honest advice and no surprises along the way.</p>
<p>Neighbourhood guides cover transport, schools and things to do. Get a free, no-obligation valuation of your home within 48 hours. Honest advice comes first, even when it means waiting for the right home. Friendly people answer your questions quickly, by phone, chat or email.</p>
<p class="mb-0">We measure success by how many buyers come back and tell their friends. Sellers get professional photos, floor plans and a marketing plan included. Our local agents know every street, school and coffee shop in the area.</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-visible5
<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">5</span>
</div>
</div>11Hidden overflow for a cropped title
overflow-hidden with a fixed height clips long text to two lines worth of space.
Your next address starts here - Most of our homes sell within six weeks, often above the asking price.
May 5, 2026
<div class="border rounded-3 p-3" style="max-width:20rem">
<div class="overflow-hidden fw-semibold lh-sm" style="height:2.5em">
Your next address starts here - Most of our homes sell within six weeks, often above the asking price.
</div>
<div class="small text-body-secondary mt-1">
May 5, 2026
</div>
</div>12Sidebar that scrolls separately
The nav column scrolls with overflow-y-auto while the content stays put.
Sellers get professional photos, floor plans and a marketing plan included. Neighbourhood guides cover transport, schools and things to do.
<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">
Sellers get professional photos, floor plans and a marketing plan included. Neighbourhood guides cover transport, schools and things to do.
</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-1627141234469-24711efb373c?auto=format&fit=crop&w=1600&h=700&q=70" alt="Staging tips that help homes sell faster" 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
Property search
Mortgage advice
Property search
Doing
Rental management
Done
Property search
<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">
Property search
</div>
<div class="bg-body border rounded-2 p-2 small mb-2">
Mortgage advice
</div>
<div class="bg-body border rounded-2 p-2 small">
Property search
</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">
Rental management
</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">
Property search
</div>
</div>
</div>15Overflow-x hidden
overflow-x-hidden hides content that slides in from the side, like an off-screen panel.
Our rental team manages repairs, payments and tenants for landlords.
Panel partly off the edge
<div class="position-relative overflow-x-hidden border rounded-3 p-3" style="height:110px">
<div class="small">
Our rental team manages repairs, payments and tenants for landlords.
</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 handle the paperwork, so you can focus on planning the move.
<div class="overflow-y-scroll border rounded-3 p-2 small" style="height:90px">
We handle the paperwork, so you can focus on planning the move.
</div>17Notification panel
A dropdown-like panel with header, scrolling body and footer.
Notifications
Book viewings online and take a 3D tour before you leave the house.
Mortgage advisors help you understand what you can afford before you start.
Get a free, no-obligation valuation of your home within 48 hours.
Start in minutes and get help from a real person whenever you need it.
<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">
Book viewings online and take a 3D tour before you leave the house.
</div>
<div class="px-3 py-2 border-bottom small">
Mortgage advisors help you understand what you can afford before you start.
</div>
<div class="px-3 py-2 border-bottom small">
Get a free, no-obligation valuation of your home within 48 hours.
</div>
<div class="px-3 py-2 small">
Start in minutes and get help from a real person whenever you need it.
</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.
Home is closer than you think
Friendly people answer your questions quickly, by phone, chat or email.
<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">Home is closer than you think</h3>
<p class="small mb-0 position-relative">Friendly people answer your questions quickly, by phone, chat or email.</p>
</div>19Long word handling
overflow-hidden plus text-truncate versus text-break for an unbreakable string.
downloads/kite-hq/assets/very-long-file-name-without-any-spaces-at-all.zip
downloads/kite-hq/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/kite-hq/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/kite-hq/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 | 59 GB | Email and chat | Unlimited | $86.90 |
<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>59 GB</td>
<td>Email and chat</td>
<td>Unlimited</td>
<td>$86.90</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</div>