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.

Clear prices, honest advice and no surprises along the way. New pieces arrive every month, and the best ones sell out fast.

<p class="text-truncate hp-tt mb-0" style="max-width:18rem">Clear prices, honest advice and no surprises along the way. New pieces arrive every month, and the best ones sell out fast.</p>

2Inline-block inside a sentence

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

Last edited by Sofia Mensah and Priya Nguyen 5 hours ago.

<p class="mb-0">Last edited by <span class="d-inline-block text-truncate align-bottom hp-tt" style="max-width:8rem">Sofia Mensah and Priya Nguyen</span> 5 hours ago.</p>

3Inbox preview

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

Mason AshfordStyling one piece three different ways – Gift wrapping and a handwritten note are free on every order. We work directly with makers, so prices stay fair for everyone.
Mia HaddadOur favourite tips for busy weeks – Our team has done this many times, so you never have to guess. Not sure about the size? Our fit guide and live chat help you choose.
Jonah SilvaMeet the makers behind our ceramics – We measure success by how many shoppers come back and tell their friends. We work directly with makers, so prices stay fair for everyone.

<ul class="list-group">
  <li class="list-group-item d-flex gap-3"><strong class="flex-shrink-0 small" style="width:7rem">Mason Ashford</strong><span class="text-truncate small"><span class="fw-semibold">Styling one piece three different ways</span> &ndash; Gift wrapping and a handwritten note are free on every order. We work directly with makers, so prices stay fair for everyone.</span></li>
  <li class="list-group-item d-flex gap-3"><strong class="flex-shrink-0 small" style="width:7rem">Mia Haddad</strong><span class="text-truncate small"><span class="fw-semibold">Our favourite tips for busy weeks</span> &ndash; Our team has done this many times, so you never have to guess. Not sure about the size? Our fit guide and live chat help you choose.</span></li>
  <li class="list-group-item d-flex gap-3"><strong class="flex-shrink-0 small" style="width:7rem">Jonah Silva</strong><span class="text-truncate small"><span class="fw-semibold">Meet the makers behind our ceramics</span> &ndash; We measure success by how many shoppers come back and tell their friends. We work directly with makers, so prices stay fair for everyone.</span></li>
</ul>

4Table cell notes

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

Order	Note	Total
#PO-3361	Our packaging is plastic-free and every delivery is carbon-neutral.	$67.05
#PO-3543	Start in minutes and get help from a real person whenever you need it.	$132.00
#TX-3036	Thousands of five-star reviews from customers who came back for more.	$365.19

<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>#PO-3361</td>
        <td class="text-truncate" style="max-width:12rem">Our packaging is plastic-free and every delivery is carbon-neutral.</td>
        <td class="text-end">$67.05</td>
      </tr>
      <tr>
        <td>#PO-3543</td>
        <td class="text-truncate" style="max-width:12rem">Start in minutes and get help from a real person whenever you need it.</td>
        <td class="text-end">$132.00</td>
      </tr>
      <tr>
        <td>#TX-3036</td>
        <td class="text-truncate" style="max-width:12rem">Thousands of five-star reviews from customers who came back for more.</td>
        <td class="text-end">$365.19</td>
      </tr>
    </tbody>
  </table>
</div>

5Long file names

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

how-to-choose-the-right-product-final-version-2.docx430 KB
five-things-we-learned-this-year-final-version-6.docx215 KB
looking-back-at-a-busy-season-final-version-9.docx618 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" aria-hidden="true"></i></span><span class="text-truncate">how-to-choose-the-right-product-final-version-2.docx</span><small class="ms-auto text-body-secondary flex-shrink-0">430 KB</small></li>
  <li class="d-flex align-items-center gap-2"><span class="text-primary"><i class="bi bi-file-earmark-text" aria-hidden="true"></i></span><span class="text-truncate">five-things-we-learned-this-year-final-version-6.docx</span><small class="ms-auto text-body-secondary flex-shrink-0">215 KB</small></li>
  <li class="d-flex align-items-center gap-2"><span class="text-primary"><i class="bi bi-file-earmark-text" aria-hidden="true"></i></span><span class="text-truncate">looking-back-at-a-busy-season-final-version-9.docx</span><small class="ms-auto text-body-secondary flex-shrink-0">618 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="#">Accessories</a></li>
    <li class="breadcrumb-item active text-truncate" aria-current="page">New pieces arrive every month, and the best ones sell out fast.</li>
  </ol>
</nav>

7Notification preview

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

Ruby Rossi replied: Our team has done this many times, so you never have to guess.yesterday

<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">Ruby Rossi replied: Our team has done this many times, so you never have to guess.</strong><small class="text-body-secondary">yesterday</small>
  </div>
</div>

8Equal card titles

Truncated titles keep a grid of cards the same height.

A beginner's guide to getting started: Friendly people answer your questions quickly, by phone, chat or email.

Oct 11, 2026

Our guide to gifts under $50: We listen first, then build a plan around what you actually need.

Oct 3, 2026

Five things we learned this year: Every detail is handled by people who care about getting it right.

May 4, 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: Friendly people answer your questions quickly, by phone, chat or email.</h3>
        <p class="small text-body-secondary mb-0">Oct 11, 2026</p>
      </div>
    </div>
  </div>
  <div class="col-md-4">
    <div class="card">
      <div class="card-body">
        <h3 class="h6 text-truncate">Our guide to gifts under $50: We listen first, then build a plan around what you actually need.</h3>
        <p class="small text-body-secondary mb-0">Oct 3, 2026</p>
      </div>
    </div>
  </div>
  <div class="col-md-4">
    <div class="card">
      <div class="card-body">
        <h3 class="h6 text-truncate">Five things we learned this year: Every detail is handled by people who care about getting it right.</h3>
        <p class="small text-body-secondary mb-0">May 4, 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.

Theo Kim08:15

Thousands of shoppers already trust us, and we work hard to keep it that way. Gift wrapping and a handwritten note are free on every order.

Ivy Sato17:45

Members get early access to new drops and prices only they can see. Clear prices, honest advice and no surprises along the way.

Kai Kowalski11:45

Order before 2 pm and most items leave our warehouse the same day. Each product is checked by hand before it goes into the box.

<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-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">Theo Kim</strong><small class="ms-auto ps-2 text-body-secondary">08:15</small>
    </div>
    <div class="small text-body-secondary text-truncate">
      Thousands of shoppers already trust us, and we work hard to keep it that way. Gift wrapping and a handwritten note are free on every order.
    </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-4.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">Ivy Sato</strong><small class="ms-auto ps-2 text-body-secondary">17:45</small>
    </div>
    <div class="small text-body-secondary text-truncate">
      Members get early access to new drops and prices only they can see. Clear prices, honest advice and no surprises along the way.
    </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-12.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">Kai Kowalski</strong><small class="ms-auto ps-2 text-body-secondary">11:45</small>
    </div>
    <div class="small text-body-secondary text-truncate">
      Order before 2 pm and most items leave our warehouse the same day. Each product is checked by hand before it goes into the box.
    </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/dashboard/update/getting-started-with-the-new-dashboard">example.com/plan/guide/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.

Desk lamp Home edition

$97.00

Glass bottle Outdoor edition

$21.99

Hand cream Beauty edition

$19.00

Face oil Beauty edition

$40.00

<div class="row g-2">
  <div class="col-6 col-md-3">
    <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">
        Desk lamp Home edition
      </div>
      <strong class="small">$97.00</strong>
    </div>
  </div>
  <div class="col-6 col-md-3">
    <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">
        Glass bottle Outdoor edition
      </div>
      <strong class="small">$21.99</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">
        Hand cream Beauty edition
      </div>
      <strong class="small">$19.00</strong>
    </div>
  </div>
  <div class="col-6 col-md-3">
    <div class="border rounded p-2">
      <img src="../assets/img/product-10.svg" alt="" class="img-fluid rounded mb-1">
      <div class="small text-truncate">
        Face oil Beauty edition
      </div>
      <strong class="small">$40.00</strong>
    </div>
  </div>
</div>

12Truncated chips

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

The small habits that make a big differenceHow to choose the right productStyling one piece three different waysOur favourite tips for busy weeks

<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">The small habits that make a big difference</span><span class="badge rounded-pill text-bg-light border d-inline-block text-truncate" style="max-width:9rem">How to choose the right product</span><span class="badge rounded-pill text-bg-light border d-inline-block text-truncate" style="max-width:9rem">Styling one piece three different ways</span><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>
</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">Mira Deck</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-3.svg" alt="" width="24" height="24" class="rounded-circle"><span class="text-truncate">Tariq Hughes (Backend Engineer)</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

We keep things simple, so you can focus on what matters to you. Every piece is made in small batches from materials we test ourselves.

New

With min-width: 0

Pay securely with card, wallet or in three interest-free instalments. Free shipping on orders over $50 and easy returns within 30 days.

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">
          We keep things simple, so you can focus on what matters to you. Every piece is made in small batches from materials we test ourselves.
        </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">
          Pay securely with card, wallet or in three interest-free instalments. Free shipping on orders over $50 and easy returns within 30 days.
        </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" aria-hidden="true"></i><span class="text-truncate">Live order tracking Fast idea powerful</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">30-day returns Friendly team 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" aria-hidden="true"></i><span class="text-truncate">Live order tracking Bright journey powerful</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 order tracking Elegant launch modern</span></a></li>
  </ul>
</nav>

16Kanban card titles

Narrow board columns keep task titles tidy with truncation.

To do

What to pack for a rainy weekend outdoors

Inside our new autumn collection

Doing

Five pieces for a capsule wardrobe

What our shoppers asked us most

Done

Looking back at a busy season

How to care for linen so it lasts for years

<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">
        What to pack for a rainy weekend outdoors
      </div>
      <div class="bg-body border rounded p-2 mt-2 small text-truncate">
        Inside our new autumn collection
      </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">
        Five pieces for a capsule wardrobe
      </div>
      <div class="bg-body border rounded p-2 mt-2 small text-truncate">
        What our shoppers asked us most
      </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">
        Looking back at a busy season
      </div>
      <div class="bg-body border rounded p-2 mt-2 small text-truncate">
        How to care for linen so it lasts for years
      </div>
    </div>
  </div>
</div>

17Order summary address

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

Omar Duarte, 464 Maple Avenue, Oslo 80399, Norway 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">Omar Duarte, 464 Maple Avenue, Oslo 80399, Norway</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">Free shipping for shoppers</span> </button>
  <ul class="dropdown-menu" aria-labelledby="hp-dd-1242">
    <li><a class="dropdown-item" href="#">Secure checkout</a></li>
    <li><a class="dropdown-item" href="#">Free shipping</a></li>
  </ul>
</div>

19Playlist

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

Pieces you will reach for every day5:35
Designed to last, priced to love3:20
Small batches, big on quality3:37

<ol class="list-group list-group-numbered">
  <li class="list-group-item d-flex gap-2"><span class="text-truncate">Pieces you will reach for every day</span><small class="ms-auto text-body-secondary">5:35</small></li>
  <li class="list-group-item d-flex gap-2"><span class="text-truncate">Designed to last, priced to love</span><small class="ms-auto text-body-secondary">3:20</small></li>
  <li class="list-group-item d-flex gap-2"><span class="text-truncate">Small batches, big on quality</span><small class="ms-auto text-body-secondary">3:37</small></li>
</ol>

20Full text in a tooltip

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

Not sure about the size? Our fit guide and live chat help you choose. Friendly people answer your questions quickly, by phone, chat or email.

<span class="d-inline-block text-truncate hp-tt" style="max-width:16rem" tabindex="0" data-bs-toggle="tooltip" data-bs-title="Not sure about the size? Our fit guide and live chat help you choose. Friendly people answer your questions quickly, by phone, chat or email.">Not sure about the size? Our fit guide and live chat help you choose. Friendly people answer your questions quickly, by phone, chat or email.</span>