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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Try the first lesson of any course for free before you decide. Clear prices, honest advice and no surprises along the way.

<p class="text-truncate hp-tt mb-0" style="max-width:18rem">Try the first lesson of any course for free before you decide. Clear prices, honest advice and no surprises along the way.</p>

2Inline-block inside a sentence

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Last edited by Felix Nguyen and Noah Tanaka just now.

<p class="mb-0">Last edited by <span class="d-inline-block text-truncate align-bottom hp-tt" style="max-width:8rem">Felix Nguyen and Noah Tanaka</span> just now.</p>

3Inbox preview

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

Aria NovakTips for learning while working full time – Guided learning paths take you from beginner to job-ready step by step. Learn on your schedule, with lessons that fit into a lunch break.
Lea WhitakerLooking back at a busy season – Earn a certificate at the end of each course and share it with employers. Start in minutes and get help from a real person whenever you need it.
Owen HarlowFive things we learned this year – We keep things simple, so you can focus on what matters to you. We measure success by how many students come back and tell their friends.

<ul class="list-group">
  <li class="list-group-item d-flex gap-3"><strong class="flex-shrink-0 small" style="width:7rem">Aria Novak</strong><span class="text-truncate small"><span class="fw-semibold">Tips for learning while working full time</span> &ndash; Guided learning paths take you from beginner to job-ready step by step. Learn on your schedule, with lessons that fit into a lunch break.</span></li>
  <li class="list-group-item d-flex gap-3"><strong class="flex-shrink-0 small" style="width:7rem">Lea Whitaker</strong><span class="text-truncate small"><span class="fw-semibold">Looking back at a busy season</span> &ndash; Earn a certificate at the end of each course and share it with employers. Start in minutes and get help from a real person whenever you need it.</span></li>
  <li class="list-group-item d-flex gap-3"><strong class="flex-shrink-0 small" style="width:7rem">Owen Harlow</strong><span class="text-truncate small"><span class="fw-semibold">Five things we learned this year</span> &ndash; We keep things simple, so you can focus on what matters to you. We measure success by how many students come back and tell their friends.</span></li>
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4Table cell notes

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Order	Note	Total
#PO-8395	Thousands of students already trust us, and we work hard to keep it that way.	$221.90
#TX-7238	Study groups and a friendly forum keep you motivated along the way.	$58.93
#ORD-4368	Short quizzes after each lesson help new knowledge stick.	$336.83

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        <td>#PO-8395</td>
        <td class="text-truncate" style="max-width:12rem">Thousands of students already trust us, and we work hard to keep it that way.</td>
        <td class="text-end">$221.90</td>
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        <td>#TX-7238</td>
        <td class="text-truncate" style="max-width:12rem">Study groups and a friendly forum keep you motivated along the way.</td>
        <td class="text-end">$58.93</td>
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        <td>#ORD-4368</td>
        <td class="text-truncate" style="max-width:12rem">Short quizzes after each lesson help new knowledge stick.</td>
        <td class="text-end">$336.83</td>
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5Long file names

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

what-employers-look-for-in-junior-analysts-final-version-5.docx458 KB
how-we-build-a-course,-start-to-finish-final-version-8.docx104 KB
our-favourite-tips-for-busy-weeks-final-version-3.docx422 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">Every detail is handled by people who care about getting it right.</li>
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</nav>

7Notification preview

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

Ethan Brennan replied: We measure success by how many students come back and tell their friends.25 min ago

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    <strong class="small d-block text-truncate">Ethan Brennan replied: We measure success by how many students come back and tell their friends.</strong><small class="text-body-secondary">25 min ago</small>
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8Equal card titles

Truncated titles keep a grid of cards the same height.

How to stay motivated when learning online: Friendly people answer your questions quickly, by phone, chat or email.

Sep 28, 2025

The small habits that make a big difference: Try the first lesson of any course for free before you decide.

Sep 3, 2026

Tips for learning while working full time: Every course is built around hands-on projects you can add to your portfolio.

Feb 21, 2026

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        <h3 class="h6 text-truncate">How to stay motivated when learning online: Friendly people answer your questions quickly, by phone, chat or email.</h3>
        <p class="small text-body-secondary mb-0">Sep 28, 2025</p>
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        <h3 class="h6 text-truncate">The small habits that make a big difference: Try the first lesson of any course for free before you decide.</h3>
        <p class="small text-body-secondary mb-0">Sep 3, 2026</p>
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        <h3 class="h6 text-truncate">Tips for learning while working full time: Every course is built around hands-on projects you can add to your portfolio.</h3>
        <p class="small text-body-secondary mb-0">Feb 21, 2026</p>
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9Chat list

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Kenji Rossi16:15

We listen first, then build a plan around what you actually need. Career coaches help with your CV, portfolio and interview practice.

Isla Ashford16:45

Short quizzes after each lesson help new knowledge stick. Start in minutes and get help from a real person whenever you need it.

Ella Fischer15:30

Lifetime access means you can revisit lessons whenever you need a refresher. Every detail is handled by people who care about getting it right.

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  <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">Kenji Rossi</strong><small class="ms-auto ps-2 text-body-secondary">16:15</small>
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      We listen first, then build a plan around what you actually need. Career coaches help with your CV, portfolio and interview practice.
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      <strong class="small text-truncate">Isla Ashford</strong><small class="ms-auto ps-2 text-body-secondary">16:45</small>
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    <div class="small text-body-secondary text-truncate">
      Short quizzes after each lesson help new knowledge stick. Start in minutes and get help from a real person whenever you need it.
    </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">Ella Fischer</strong><small class="ms-auto ps-2 text-body-secondary">15:30</small>
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    <div class="small text-body-secondary text-truncate">
      Lifetime access means you can revisit lessons whenever you need a refresher. Every detail is handled by people who care about getting it right.
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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/story/product/getting-started-with-the-new-dashboard">example.com/plan/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>
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11Product grid names

Product names cut to one line under each image in a compact grid.

UX fundamentals Design edition

$145.00

Video editing Design edition

$114.00

Brand design Design edition

$139.99

Public speaking Lifestyle edition

$79.00

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        UX fundamentals Design edition
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      <strong class="small">$145.00</strong>
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      <img src="../assets/img/product-12.svg" alt="" class="img-fluid rounded mb-1">
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        Video editing Design edition
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      <strong class="small">$114.00</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">
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        Brand design Design edition
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      <strong class="small">$139.99</strong>
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      <img src="../assets/img/product-4.svg" alt="" class="img-fluid rounded mb-1">
      <div class="small text-truncate">
        Public speaking Lifestyle edition
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      <strong class="small">$79.00</strong>
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12Truncated chips

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From teacher to UX designer: a career storyBuilding a portfolio that gets interviewsWhat employers look for in junior analystsFive study habits that actually work

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  <span class="badge rounded-pill text-bg-light border d-inline-block text-truncate" style="max-width:9rem">From teacher to UX designer: a career story</span><span class="badge rounded-pill text-bg-light border d-inline-block text-truncate" style="max-width:9rem">Building a portfolio that gets interviews</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">Five study habits that actually work</span>
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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">Musean</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-6.svg" alt="" width="24" height="24" class="rounded-circle"><span class="text-truncate">Amara Moreau (Art Director)</span><i class="bi bi-chevron-down" aria-hidden="true"></i> </button>
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14Why min-width: 0 matters

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Without min-width

Thousands of students already trust us, and we work hard to keep it that way. We keep things simple, so you can focus on what matters to you.

New

With min-width: 0

Instructors are working professionals who teach what they use every day. The mobile app downloads lessons, so you can learn on the train.

New

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    <p class="small fw-semibold mb-1">Without min-width</p>
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          Thousands of students already trust us, and we work hard to keep it that way. We keep things simple, so you can focus on what matters to you.
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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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          Instructors are working professionals who teach what they use every day. The mobile app downloads lessons, so you can learn on the train.
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      <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">
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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">Career coaching Practical experience clear</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 courses Calm project 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-fill" aria-hidden="true"></i><span class="text-truncate">Certificates Powerful experience honest</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 courses Practical story elegant</span></a></li>
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</nav>

16Kanban card titles

Narrow board columns keep task titles tidy with truncation.

To do

How to learn a new skill in 30 days

What our students asked us most

Doing

Headlines people actually click

How we build a course, start to finish

Done

Our favourite tips for busy weeks

Five things we learned this year

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      <small class="fw-semibold">To do</small>
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        How to learn a new skill in 30 days
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        What our students asked us most
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      <small class="fw-semibold">Doing</small>
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        Headlines people actually click
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        How we build a course, start to finish
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      <small class="fw-semibold">Done</small>
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        Our favourite tips for busy weeks
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        Five things we learned this year
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17Order summary address

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

Leo Sato, 267 Hillcrest Road, Dublin 67235, Ireland Change

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  <span class="text-body-secondary"><i class="bi bi-truck" aria-hidden="true"></i></span> <span class="text-truncate small">Leo Sato, 267 Hillcrest Road, Dublin 67235, Ireland</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.

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    <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.

Study smarter with guided paths2:32
Learn by doing, not just watching4:08
Grow your career one lesson at a time3:40

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  <li class="list-group-item d-flex gap-2"><span class="text-truncate">Study smarter with guided paths</span><small class="ms-auto text-body-secondary">2:32</small></li>
  <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">4:08</small></li>
  <li class="list-group-item d-flex gap-2"><span class="text-truncate">Grow your career one lesson at a time</span><small class="ms-auto text-body-secondary">3:40</small></li>
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20Full text in a tooltip

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Earn a certificate at the end of each course and share it with employers. Mentors review your projects and give feedback within two days.

<span class="d-inline-block text-truncate hp-tt" style="max-width:16rem" tabindex="0" data-ui-toggle="tooltip" data-ui-title="Earn a certificate at the end of each course and share it with employers. Mentors review your projects and give feedback within two days.">Earn a certificate at the end of each course and share it with employers. Mentors review your projects and give feedback within two days.</span>