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-autoEvery attendee receives a certificate of participation. Virtual passes let you join the main stage live from anywhere. Start in minutes and get help from a real person whenever you need it. Our evening party is the best place to turn talks into friendships.
overflow-hiddenEvery attendee receives a certificate of participation. Virtual passes let you join the main stage live from anywhere. Start in minutes and get help from a real person whenever you need it. Our evening party is the best place to turn talks into friendships.
overflow-visibleEvery attendee receives a certificate of participation. Virtual passes let you join the main stage live from anywhere. Start in minutes and get help from a real person whenever you need it. Our evening party is the best place to turn talks into friendships.
overflow-scrollEvery attendee receives a certificate of participation. Virtual passes let you join the main stage live from anywhere. Start in minutes and get help from a real person whenever you need it. Our evening party is the best place to turn talks into friendships.
<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">
Every attendee receives a certificate of participation. Virtual passes let you join the main stage live from anywhere. Start in minutes and get help from a real person whenever you need it. Our evening party is the best place to turn talks into friendships.
</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">
Every attendee receives a certificate of participation. Virtual passes let you join the main stage live from anywhere. Start in minutes and get help from a real person whenever you need it. Our evening party is the best place to turn talks into friendships.
</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">
Every attendee receives a certificate of participation. Virtual passes let you join the main stage live from anywhere. Start in minutes and get help from a real person whenever you need it. Our evening party is the best place to turn talks into friendships.
</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">
Every attendee receives a certificate of participation. Virtual passes let you join the main stage live from anywhere. Start in minutes and get help from a real person whenever you need it. Our evening party is the best place to turn talks into friendships.
</div>
</div>
</div>2Horizontal scroll only
overflow-x-auto with flex-nowrap scrolls a row of cards sideways.
Networking app
Sponsorship
Ticketing
Speaker management
Networking app
<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">
Networking app
</div>
</div>
<div class="border rounded-3 p-3 flex-shrink-0" style="width:160px">
<div class="fw-semibold small">
Sponsorship
</div>
</div>
<div class="border rounded-3 p-3 flex-shrink-0" style="width:160px">
<div class="fw-semibold small">
Ticketing
</div>
</div>
<div class="border rounded-3 p-3 flex-shrink-0" style="width:160px">
<div class="fw-semibold small">
Speaker management
</div>
</div>
<div class="border rounded-3 p-3 flex-shrink-0" style="width:160px">
<div class="fw-semibold small">
Networking app
</div>
</div>
</div>3Vertical scroll only
overflow-y-auto and a max-height make a scrolling list.
- Aria Patel
- Owen Sato
- Lea Novak
- Elena Quinn
- Ruby Rossi
- Isla Lindqvist
<ul class="list-unstyled border rounded-3 overflow-y-auto mb-0" style="max-height:150px">
<li class="px-3 py-2 border-bottom">Aria Patel</li>
<li class="px-3 py-2 border-bottom">Owen Sato</li>
<li class="px-3 py-2 border-bottom">Lea Novak</li>
<li class="px-3 py-2 border-bottom">Elena Quinn</li>
<li class="px-3 py-2 border-bottom">Ruby Rossi</li>
<li class="px-3 py-2">Isla Lindqvist</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-1773828755374-0ee802d9f44b?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-1773829020694-413e879d2957?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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #TX-2176 | Maya Tanaka | Prague | Dec 1, 2025 | Completed | $666.59 |
| #TX-7652 | Priya Brennan | Denver | Sep 23, 2025 | Active | $44.42 |
<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>#TX-2176</td>
<td>Maya Tanaka</td>
<td>Prague</td>
<td>Dec 1, 2025</td>
<td>Completed</td>
<td>$666.59</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>#TX-7652</td>
<td>Priya Brennan</td>
<td>Denver</td>
<td>Sep 23, 2025</td>
<td>Active</td>
<td>$44.42</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/koraan-hub --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/koraan-hub --base ./ --sourcemap false --emptyOutDir</code></pre>7Chat window
A fixed height message area with overflow-y-auto above a fixed input.
Three days of keynotes, hands-on workshops and evening meetups.
Clear prices, honest advice and no surprises along the way.
Workshops are limited to thirty seats, so everyone gets hands-on time.
Thousands of attendees already trust us, and we work hard to keep it that way.
<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">
Three days of keynotes, hands-on workshops and evening meetups.
</div>
<div class="align-self-end text-bg-primary rounded-3 px-2 py-1 small">
Clear prices, honest advice and no surprises along the way.
</div>
<div class="align-self-start bg-body-tertiary rounded-3 px-2 py-1 small">
Workshops are limited to thirty seats, so everyone gets hands-on time.
</div>
<div class="align-self-end text-bg-primary rounded-3 px-2 py-1 small">
Thousands of attendees already trust us, and we work hard to keep it that way.
</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">Keynote</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">Keynote</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">journey</a> <a href="#" class="btn btn-sm btn-light border rounded-pill text-nowrap">elegant</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. Every session is recorded, so you can catch up on anything you missed. Every detail is handled by people who care about getting it right.
The networking app helps you meet the right people before you arrive. Our evening party is the best place to turn talks into friendships. More than eighty speakers share what they have learned the hard way.
Every session is recorded, so you can catch up on anything you missed. We keep things simple, so you can focus on what matters to you. The networking app helps you meet the right people before you arrive. Every attendee receives a certificate of participation.
<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. Every session is recorded, so you can catch up on anything you missed. Every detail is handled by people who care about getting it right.</p>
<p>The networking app helps you meet the right people before you arrive. Our evening party is the best place to turn talks into friendships. More than eighty speakers share what they have learned the hard way.</p>
<p class="mb-0">Every session is recorded, so you can catch up on anything you missed. We keep things simple, so you can focus on what matters to you. The networking app helps you meet the right people before you arrive. Every attendee receives a certificate of participation.</p>
</div>10Visible overflow for a badge
overflow-visible lets a badge stick out of a box that would otherwise clip it.
overflow-hidden2
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">2</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.
Meet the people shaping the future - Clear prices, honest advice and no surprises along the way.
May 17, 2026
<div class="border rounded-3 p-3" style="max-width:20rem">
<div class="overflow-hidden fw-semibold lh-sm" style="height:2.5em">
Meet the people shaping the future - Clear prices, honest advice and no surprises along the way.
</div>
<div class="small text-body-secondary mt-1">
May 17, 2026
</div>
</div>12Sidebar that scrolls separately
The nav column scrolls with overflow-y-auto while the content stays put.
Start in minutes and get help from a real person whenever you need it. Virtual passes let you join the main stage live from anywhere.
<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">
Start in minutes and get help from a real person whenever you need it. Virtual passes let you join the main stage live from anywhere.
</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-1762968274962-20c12e6e8ecd?auto=format&fit=crop&w=1600&h=700&q=70" alt="How to choose the right ticket" 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
Speaker management
Venue booking
Live streaming
Doing
Networking app
Done
Networking app
<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">
Speaker management
</div>
<div class="bg-body border rounded-2 p-2 small mb-2">
Venue booking
</div>
<div class="bg-body border rounded-2 p-2 small">
Live streaming
</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">
Networking app
</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">
Networking app
</div>
</div>
</div>15Overflow-x hidden
overflow-x-hidden hides content that slides in from the side, like an off-screen panel.
We listen first, then build a plan around what you actually need.
Panel partly off the edge
<div class="position-relative overflow-x-hidden border rounded-3 p-3" style="height:110px">
<div class="small">
We listen first, then build a plan around what you actually need.
</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.
Every detail is handled by people who care about getting it right.
<div class="overflow-y-scroll border rounded-3 p-2 small" style="height:90px">
Every detail is handled by people who care about getting it right.
</div>17Notification panel
A dropdown-like panel with header, scrolling body and footer.
Notifications
Early bird tickets save you up to forty percent until the end of the month.
Workshops are limited to thirty seats, so everyone gets hands-on time.
Group tickets include a private meeting room for your team.
We measure success by how many attendees come back and tell their friends.
<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">
Early bird tickets save you up to forty percent until the end of the month.
</div>
<div class="px-3 py-2 border-bottom small">
Workshops are limited to thirty seats, so everyone gets hands-on time.
</div>
<div class="px-3 py-2 border-bottom small">
Group tickets include a private meeting room for your team.
</div>
<div class="px-3 py-2 small">
We measure success by how many attendees come back and tell their friends.
</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.
Be in the room where it happens
Sponsors meet decision-makers in a relaxed, friendly setting.
<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">Be in the room where it happens</h3>
<p class="small mb-0 position-relative">Sponsors meet decision-makers in a relaxed, friendly setting.</p>
</div>19Long word handling
overflow-hidden plus text-truncate versus text-break for an unbreakable string.
downloads/koraan-hub/assets/very-long-file-name-without-any-spaces-at-all.zip
downloads/koraan-hub/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/koraan-hub/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/koraan-hub/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 | 33 | 500 GB | Email and chat | Unlimited | $32.83 |
<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>33</td>
<td>500 GB</td>
<td>Email and chat</td>
<td>Unlimited</td>
<td>$32.83</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</div>