Text Truncation

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1Block level truncation

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Start in minutes and get help from a real person whenever you need it. Free cancellation on most stays means you can book now and decide later.

<p class="text-truncate hp-tt mb-0" style="max-width:18rem">Start in minutes and get help from a real person whenever you need it. Free cancellation on most stays means you can book now and decide later.</p>

2Inline-block inside a sentence

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

Last edited by Isla Silva and Mason Nguyen 6 days ago.

<p class="mb-0">Last edited by <span class="d-inline-block text-truncate align-bottom hp-tt" style="max-width:8rem">Isla Silva and Mason Nguyen</span> 6 days ago.</p>

3Inbox preview

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Priya DelgadoOur favourite small hotels this year – From city breaks to safaris, we plan trips around how you like to travel. We listen first, then build a plan around what you actually need.
Ravi MorganHow to choose the right trip – Our travel experts are on call around the clock while you are away. Every hotel on our list is visited and reviewed by our own travel team.
Owen QuinnWhat our travellers asked us most – Family rooms, adults-only retreats and pet-friendly stays in one search. Flexible dates help you find quieter weeks and better prices.

<ul class="list-group">
  <li class="list-group-item d-flex gap-3"><strong class="flex-shrink-0 small" style="width:7rem">Priya Delgado</strong><span class="text-truncate small"><span class="fw-semibold">Our favourite small hotels this year</span> &ndash; From city breaks to safaris, we plan trips around how you like to travel. We listen first, then build a plan around what you actually need.</span></li>
  <li class="list-group-item d-flex gap-3"><strong class="flex-shrink-0 small" style="width:7rem">Ravi Morgan</strong><span class="text-truncate small"><span class="fw-semibold">How to choose the right trip</span> &ndash; Our travel experts are on call around the clock while you are away. Every hotel on our list is visited and reviewed by our own travel team.</span></li>
  <li class="list-group-item d-flex gap-3"><strong class="flex-shrink-0 small" style="width:7rem">Owen Quinn</strong><span class="text-truncate small"><span class="fw-semibold">What our travellers asked us most</span> &ndash; Family rooms, adults-only retreats and pet-friendly stays in one search. Flexible dates help you find quieter weeks and better prices.</span></li>
</ul>

4Table cell notes

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Order	Note	Total
#PO-9849	Members get room upgrades and late check-out at selected hotels.	$40.33
#PO-5410	Thousands of travellers already trust us, and we work hard to keep it that way.	$265.14
#PO-4319	Friendly people answer your questions quickly, by phone, chat or email.	$299.55

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        <td>#PO-9849</td>
        <td class="text-truncate" style="max-width:12rem">Members get room upgrades and late check-out at selected hotels.</td>
        <td class="text-end">$40.33</td>
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        <td>#PO-5410</td>
        <td class="text-truncate" style="max-width:12rem">Thousands of travellers already trust us, and we work hard to keep it that way.</td>
        <td class="text-end">$265.14</td>
      </tr>
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        <td>#PO-4319</td>
        <td class="text-truncate" style="max-width:12rem">Friendly people answer your questions quickly, by phone, chat or email.</td>
        <td class="text-end">$299.55</td>
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5Long file names

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

hidden-beaches-of-the-mediterranean-final-version-4.docx329 KB
how-to-travel-more-responsibly-final-version-3.docx897 KB
our-favourite-tips-for-busy-weeks-final-version-5.docx538 KB

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  <li class="d-flex align-items-center gap-2"><span class="text-primary"><i class="bi bi-file-earmark-text-fill" aria-hidden="true"></i></span><span class="text-truncate">how-to-travel-more-responsibly-final-version-3.docx</span><small class="ms-auto text-body-secondary flex-shrink-0">897 KB</small></li>
  <li class="d-flex align-items-center gap-2"><span class="text-primary"><i class="bi bi-file-earmark-text-fill" aria-hidden="true"></i></span><span class="text-truncate">our-favourite-tips-for-busy-weeks-final-version-5.docx</span><small class="ms-auto text-body-secondary flex-shrink-0">538 KB</small></li>
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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="#">City</a></li>
    <li class="breadcrumb-item active text-truncate" aria-current="page">We keep things simple, so you can focus on what matters to you.</li>
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</nav>

7Notification preview

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

Kai Hughes replied: Travel insurance and car rental can be added in a single click.2 days ago

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  <span class="fs-4 text-primary"><i class="bi bi-bell-fill" aria-hidden="true"></i></span> 
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    <strong class="small d-block text-truncate">Kai Hughes replied: Travel insurance and car rental can be added in a single click.</strong><small class="text-body-secondary">2 days ago</small>
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8Equal card titles

Truncated titles keep a grid of cards the same height.

Hidden beaches of the Mediterranean: Our team has done this many times, so you never have to guess.

Apr 20, 2026

The small habits that make a big difference: Start in minutes and get help from a real person whenever you need it.

Mar 30, 2026

Our favourite small hotels this year: Flexible dates help you find quieter weeks and better prices.

Jun 15, 2026

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        <h3 class="h6 text-truncate">Hidden beaches of the Mediterranean: Our team has done this many times, so you never have to guess.</h3>
        <p class="small text-body-secondary mb-0">Apr 20, 2026</p>
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        <h3 class="h6 text-truncate">The small habits that make a big difference: Start in minutes and get help from a real person whenever you need it.</h3>
        <p class="small text-body-secondary mb-0">Mar 30, 2026</p>
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        <h3 class="h6 text-truncate">Our favourite small hotels this year: Flexible dates help you find quieter weeks and better prices.</h3>
        <p class="small text-body-secondary mb-0">Jun 15, 2026</p>
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9Chat list

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Noah Novak07:15

Airport transfers, tours and dinners are arranged before you arrive. Members get room upgrades and late check-out at selected hotels.

Elena Ortega11:00

Clear prices, honest advice and no surprises along the way. Every hotel on our list is visited and reviewed by our own travel team.

Aria Carter17:30

Travel insurance and car rental can be added in a single click. Thousands of travellers already trust us, and we work hard to keep it that way.

<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-12.svg" alt="" width="40" height="40" class="rounded-circle">
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      <strong class="small text-truncate">Noah Novak</strong><small class="ms-auto ps-2 text-body-secondary">07:15</small>
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      Airport transfers, tours and dinners are arranged before you arrive. Members get room upgrades and late check-out at selected hotels.
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  </div>
  </a><a href="#" class="list-group-item list-group-item-action d-flex gap-2 align-items-center"><img src="../assets/img/avatar-8.svg" alt="" width="40" height="40" class="rounded-circle">
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      <strong class="small text-truncate">Elena Ortega</strong><small class="ms-auto ps-2 text-body-secondary">11:00</small>
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      Clear prices, honest advice and no surprises along the way. Every hotel on our list is visited and reviewed by our own travel team.
    </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">
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      <strong class="small text-truncate">Aria Carter</strong><small class="ms-auto ps-2 text-body-secondary">17:30</small>
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    <div class="small text-body-secondary text-truncate">
      Travel insurance and car rental can be added in a single click. Thousands of travellers already trust us, and we work hard to keep it that way.
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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/goal/insights/getting-started-with-the-new-dashboard">example.com/story/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.

Ski chalet Mountain edition

$356.00

Old town walk Culture edition

$32.00

City break City edition

$191.00

Food tour Culture edition

$73.00

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        Ski chalet Mountain edition
      </div>
      <strong class="small">$356.00</strong>
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        Old town walk Culture edition
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      <strong class="small">$32.00</strong>
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    <div class="border rounded p-2">
      <img src="../assets/img/product-2.svg" alt="" class="img-fluid rounded mb-1">
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        City break City edition
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      <strong class="small">$191.00</strong>
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      <img src="../assets/img/product-7.svg" alt="" class="img-fluid rounded mb-1">
      <div class="small text-truncate">
        Food tour Culture edition
      </div>
      <strong class="small">$73.00</strong>
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12Truncated chips

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

Travelling with kids: our tried and tested tipsHow to pack for two weeks with one bagThree days in Lisbon, hour by hourTen weekend escapes within two hours of home

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  <span class="badge rounded-pill text-bg-light border d-inline-block text-truncate" style="max-width:9rem">Travelling with kids: our tried and tested tips</span><span class="badge rounded-pill text-bg-light border d-inline-block text-truncate" style="max-width:9rem">How to pack for two weeks with one bag</span><span class="badge rounded-pill text-bg-light border d-inline-block text-truncate" style="max-width:9rem">Three days in Lisbon, hour by hour</span><span class="badge rounded-pill text-bg-light border d-inline-block text-truncate" style="max-width:9rem">Ten weekend escapes within two hours of home</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">Museeon</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-8.svg" alt="" width="24" height="24" class="rounded-circle"><span class="text-truncate">Chloe Okafor (Customer Success)</span><i class="bi bi-chevron-down" aria-hidden="true"></i> </button>
</nav>

14Why min-width: 0 matters

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Without min-width

We listen first, then build a plan around what you actually need. We keep things simple, so you can focus on what matters to you.

New

With min-width: 0

We measure success by how many travellers come back and tell their friends. Family rooms, adults-only retreats and pet-friendly stays in one search.

New

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    <p class="small fw-semibold mb-1">Without min-width</p>
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          We listen first, then build a plan around what you actually need. We keep things simple, so you can focus on what matters to you.
        </div>
      </div>
      <span class="badge text-bg-secondary ms-2">New</span>
    </div>
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    <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">
          We measure success by how many travellers come back and tell their friends. Family rooms, adults-only retreats and pet-friendly stays in one search.
        </div>
      </div>
      <span class="badge text-bg-primary ms-2">New</span>
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  </div>
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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">
  <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-fill" aria-hidden="true"></i><span class="text-truncate">Car rental Fast launch 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">Guided tours Fast update flexible</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">Travel insurance Fast story simple</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">Car rental Smart experience clear</span></a></li>
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</nav>

16Kanban card titles

Narrow board columns keep task titles tidy with truncation.

To do

What our travellers asked us most

How to travel more responsibly

Doing

Looking back at a busy season

A beginner's guide to getting started

Done

Five things we learned this year

The best time of year to visit Japan

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      <small class="fw-semibold">To do</small>
      <div class="bg-body border rounded p-2 mt-2 small text-truncate">
        What our travellers asked us most
      </div>
      <div class="bg-body border rounded p-2 mt-2 small text-truncate">
        How to travel more responsibly
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    <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">
        Looking back at a busy season
      </div>
      <div class="bg-body border rounded p-2 mt-2 small text-truncate">
        A beginner&#39;s guide to getting started
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    <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">
        Five things we learned this year
      </div>
      <div class="bg-body border rounded p-2 mt-2 small text-truncate">
        The best time of year to visit Japan
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    </div>
  </div>
</div>

17Order summary address

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

Ethan Harlow, 213 Station Street, Copenhagen 31536, Denmark 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">Ethan Harlow, 213 Station Street, Copenhagen 31536, Denmark</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.

<div class="dropdown">
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  <ul class="dropdown-menu" aria-labelledby="hp-dd-1242">
    <li><a class="dropdown-item" href="#">Holiday packages</a></li>
    <li><a class="dropdown-item" href="#">Hotel booking</a></li>
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19Playlist

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

Hand-picked stays in beautiful places5:17
Small hotels with big character4:44
Pack your bags, we will do the rest5:50

<ol class="list-group list-group-numbered">
  <li class="list-group-item d-flex gap-2"><span class="text-truncate">Hand-picked stays in beautiful places</span><small class="ms-auto text-body-secondary">5:17</small></li>
  <li class="list-group-item d-flex gap-2"><span class="text-truncate">Small hotels with big character</span><small class="ms-auto text-body-secondary">4:44</small></li>
  <li class="list-group-item d-flex gap-2"><span class="text-truncate">Pack your bags, we will do the rest</span><small class="ms-auto text-body-secondary">5:50</small></li>
</ol>

20Full text in a tooltip

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

From city breaks to safaris, we plan trips around how you like to travel. 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-ui-toggle="tooltip" data-ui-title="From city breaks to safaris, we plan trips around how you like to travel. Friendly people answer your questions quickly, by phone, chat or email.">From city breaks to safaris, we plan trips around how you like to travel. Friendly people answer your questions quickly, by phone, chat or email.</span>