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Track your progress in the app and see how far you have come. Open 24 hours, so you can train whenever it suits your day.
<p class="text-truncate hp-tt mb-0" style="max-width:18rem">Track your progress in the app and see how far you have come. Open 24 hours, so you can train whenever it suits your day.</p>2Inline-block inside a sentence
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Last edited by Arjun Duarte and Hana Moreau 3 days ago.
<p class="mb-0">Last edited by <span class="d-inline-block text-truncate align-bottom hp-tt" style="max-width:8rem">Arjun Duarte and Hana Moreau</span> 3 days ago.</p>3Inbox preview
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- Chloe HarlowWhat to eat before a morning workout – We listen first, then build a plan around what you actually need. Modern equipment is cleaned, serviced and ready every day.
- Lea NguyenOur most popular classes this month – Certified coaches design every session around your level and your goals. Pause or change your membership any time, with no long contracts.
- Mason MorganA beginner's guide to strength training – Online coaching keeps you on track when you travel. Start in minutes and get help from a real person whenever you need it.
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<li class="list-group-item d-flex gap-3"><strong class="flex-shrink-0 small" style="width:7rem">Chloe Harlow</strong><span class="text-truncate small"><span class="fw-semibold">What to eat before a morning workout</span> – We listen first, then build a plan around what you actually need. Modern equipment is cleaned, serviced and ready every day.</span></li>
<li class="list-group-item d-flex gap-3"><strong class="flex-shrink-0 small" style="width:7rem">Lea Nguyen</strong><span class="text-truncate small"><span class="fw-semibold">Our most popular classes this month</span> – Certified coaches design every session around your level and your goals. Pause or change your membership any time, with no long contracts.</span></li>
<li class="list-group-item d-flex gap-3"><strong class="flex-shrink-0 small" style="width:7rem">Mason Morgan</strong><span class="text-truncate small"><span class="fw-semibold">A beginner's guide to strength training</span> – Online coaching keeps you on track when you travel. Start in minutes and get help from a real person whenever you need it.</span></li>
</ul>4Table cell notes
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| Order | Note | Total |
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| #PO-7755 | Our recovery spa has a sauna, cold plunge and massage rooms. | $46.96 |
| #PO-3155 | More than sixty classes a week, from sunrise yoga to late-night spin. | $400.58 |
| #TX-9813 | Track your progress in the app and see how far you have come. | $283.80 |
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<td class="text-truncate" style="max-width:12rem">Our recovery spa has a sauna, cold plunge and massage rooms.</td>
<td class="text-end">$46.96</td>
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<td class="text-truncate" style="max-width:12rem">More than sixty classes a week, from sunrise yoga to late-night spin.</td>
<td class="text-end">$400.58</td>
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<td>#TX-9813</td>
<td class="text-truncate" style="max-width:12rem">Track your progress in the app and see how far you have come.</td>
<td class="text-end">$283.80</td>
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</div>5Long file names
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- how-to-stay-motivated-through-winter-final-version-8.docx748 KB
- our-favourite-tips-for-busy-weeks-final-version-9.docx118 KB
- what-our-members-asked-us-most-final-version-9.docx484 KB
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</ul>6Breadcrumb with a long last item
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<li class="breadcrumb-item"><a href="#">Home</a></li>
<li class="breadcrumb-item"><a href="#">Yoga</a></li>
<li class="breadcrumb-item active text-truncate" aria-current="page">Friendly people answer your questions quickly, by phone, chat or email.</li>
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</nav>7Notification preview
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Theo Tanaka replied: Thousands of members already trust us, and we work hard to keep it that way.59 min ago
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<strong class="small d-block text-truncate">Theo Tanaka replied: Thousands of members already trust us, and we work hard to keep it that way.</strong><small class="text-body-secondary">59 min ago</small>
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</div>8Equal card titles
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A beginner's guide to strength training: Community events keep you motivated, from fun runs to workshops.
May 12, 2026
Running your first 5K: an eight-week plan: More than sixty classes a week, from sunrise yoga to late-night spin.
Jul 6, 2026
How to choose the right class: Modern equipment is cleaned, serviced and ready every day.
Aug 16, 2026
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<h3 class="h6 text-truncate">A beginner's guide to strength training: Community events keep you motivated, from fun runs to workshops.</h3>
<p class="small text-body-secondary mb-0">May 12, 2026</p>
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<h3 class="h6 text-truncate">How to choose the right class: Modern equipment is cleaned, serviced and ready every day.</h3>
<p class="small text-body-secondary mb-0">Aug 16, 2026</p>
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</div>9Chat list
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Ravi Varga07:00
Open 24 hours, so you can train whenever it suits your day. Clear prices, honest advice and no surprises along the way.
Liam Kim20:30
Beginners are always welcome, with an intro session included. Our team has done this many times, so you never have to guess.
Zoe Mensah19:00
We measure success by how many members come back and tell their friends. Certified coaches design every session around your level and your goals.
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<strong class="small text-truncate">Ravi Varga</strong><small class="ms-auto ps-2 text-body-secondary">07:00</small>
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Open 24 hours, so you can train whenever it suits your day. Clear prices, honest advice and no surprises along the way.
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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-9.svg" alt="" width="40" height="40" class="rounded-circle">
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<strong class="small text-truncate">Liam Kim</strong><small class="ms-auto ps-2 text-body-secondary">20:30</small>
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Beginners are always welcome, with an intro session included. Our team has done this many times, so you never have to guess.
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<strong class="small text-truncate">Zoe Mensah</strong><small class="ms-auto ps-2 text-body-secondary">19:00</small>
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We measure success by how many members come back and tell their friends. Certified coaches design every session around your level and your goals.
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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/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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Day pass Cardio edition
$14.00
Sauna session Recovery edition
$17.00
Personal training Strength edition
$64.00
Nutrition guide Recovery edition
$29.99<div class="row g-2">
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Day pass Cardio edition
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<strong class="small">$14.00</strong>
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Sauna session Recovery edition
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<strong class="small">$17.00</strong>
</div>
</div>
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<img src="../assets/img/product-9.svg" alt="" class="img-fluid rounded mb-1">
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Personal training Strength edition
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<strong class="small">$64.00</strong>
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</div>
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Nutrition guide Recovery edition
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<strong class="small">$29.99</strong>
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</div>12Truncated chips
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Our favourite tips for busy weeksWhat to eat before a morning workoutOur most popular classes this monthA beginner's guide to getting started
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<span class="badge rounded-pill text-bg-light border d-inline-block text-truncate" style="max-width:9rem">Our favourite tips for busy weeks</span><span class="badge rounded-pill text-bg-light border d-inline-block text-truncate" style="max-width:9rem">What to eat before a morning workout</span><span class="badge rounded-pill text-bg-light border d-inline-block text-truncate" style="max-width:9rem">Our most popular classes this month</span><span class="badge rounded-pill text-bg-light border d-inline-block text-truncate" style="max-width:9rem">A beginner's guide to getting started</span>
</div>13User menu name
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<span class="navbar-brand mb-0 h6">Lumenan Studio</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-1.svg" alt="" width="24" height="24" class="rounded-circle"><span class="text-truncate">Kenji Haddad (Art Director)</span><i class="bi bi-chevron-down" aria-hidden="true"></i> </button>
</nav>14Why min-width: 0 matters
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Start in minutes and get help from a real person whenever you need it. Nutrition plans fit your routine and the food you actually enjoy.
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Online coaching keeps you on track when you travel. We keep things simple, so you can focus on what matters to you.
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<p class="small fw-semibold mb-1">Without min-width</p>
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Start in minutes and get help from a real person whenever you need it. Nutrition plans fit your routine and the food you actually enjoy.
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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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Online coaching keeps you on track when you travel. We keep things simple, so you can focus on what matters to you.
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<span class="badge text-bg-primary ms-2">New</span>
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</div>15Sidebar menu
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<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">Personal training Calm process friendly</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">Nutrition plans Focused journey secure</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">Recovery spa Powerful journey focused</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">Online coaching Honest journey clear</span></a></li>
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</nav>16Kanban card titles
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To do
What our members asked us most
Five stretches for desk workers
Doing
How our coaches plan a new class
Five things we learned this year
Done
Looking back at a busy season
The small habits that make a big difference
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<small class="fw-semibold">To do</small>
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What our members asked us most
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Five stretches for desk workers
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<small class="fw-semibold">Doing</small>
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How our coaches plan a new class
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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">
The small habits that make a big difference
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</div>17Order summary address
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<span class="text-body-secondary"><i class="bi bi-truck" aria-hidden="true"></i></span> <span class="text-truncate small">Ella Rossi, 378 Orchard Close, Seoul 59134, South Korea</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.
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<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">Yoga for members</span> </button>
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<li><a class="dropdown-item" href="#">Recovery spa</a></li>
<li><a class="dropdown-item" href="#">Group classes</a></li>
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</div>19Playlist
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- Better habits start this week4:00
- Sweat, breathe, repeat5:27
- Real coaches, real results2:47
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<li class="list-group-item d-flex gap-2"><span class="text-truncate">Better habits start this week</span><small class="ms-auto text-body-secondary">4:00</small></li>
<li class="list-group-item d-flex gap-2"><span class="text-truncate">Sweat, breathe, repeat</span><small class="ms-auto text-body-secondary">5:27</small></li>
<li class="list-group-item d-flex gap-2"><span class="text-truncate">Real coaches, real results</span><small class="ms-auto text-body-secondary">2:47</small></li>
</ol>20Full text in a tooltip
Offer the complete text in a tooltip so nothing is lost when it is truncated.
Our recovery spa has a sauna, cold plunge and massage rooms. Small group classes mean your coach knows your name and your form.
<span class="d-inline-block text-truncate hp-tt" style="max-width:16rem" tabindex="0" data-ui-toggle="tooltip" data-ui-title="Our recovery spa has a sauna, cold plunge and massage rooms. Small group classes mean your coach knows your name and your form.">Our recovery spa has a sauna, cold plunge and massage rooms. Small group classes mean your coach knows your name and your form.</span>