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Overflow

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.

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We test early with real users, so the final design works on the first day. We measure success by how many clients come back and tell their friends. We combine strategy, design and technology to build brands that grow. Every project starts with a workshop, so we understand your audience before we design.
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We test early with real users, so the final design works on the first day. We measure success by how many clients come back and tell their friends. We combine strategy, design and technology to build brands that grow. Every project starts with a workshop, so we understand your audience before we design.

2Horizontal scroll only

overflow-x-auto with flex-nowrap scrolls a row of cards sideways.

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3Vertical scroll only

overflow-y-auto and a max-height make a scrolling list.

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4Hidden to clip rounded corners

overflow-hidden on a rounded card clips the image corners.

Not clipped
without
Clipped
overflow-hidden

5Wide table

A wide table inside overflow-x-auto scrolls instead of breaking the page.

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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/nimbus-kit --base ./ --sourcemap false --emptyOutDir

7Chat window

A fixed height message area with overflow-y-auto above a fixed input.

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8Scrollable tab strip

Pills in a flex-nowrap row with overflow-x-auto for many categories.

9Terms box

A long text inside a bordered box with overflow-auto, like a licence agreement.

Terms of use

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10Visible overflow for a badge

overflow-visible lets a badge stick out of a box that would otherwise clip it.

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11Hidden overflow for a cropped title

overflow-hidden with a fixed height clips long text to two lines worth of space.

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12Sidebar that scrolls separately

The nav column scrolls with overflow-y-auto while the content stays put.

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13Image pan area

A large image in an overflow-auto box can be scrolled in both directions.

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14Kanban columns

Columns side by side in overflow-x-auto, each column scrolls with overflow-y-auto.

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15Overflow-x hidden

overflow-x-hidden hides content that slides in from the side, like an off-screen panel.

Our team has done this many times, so you never have to guess.
Panel partly off the edge

16Overflow-y scroll always

overflow-y-scroll always shows the vertical scrollbar, so the width never jumps.

We listen first, then build a plan around what you actually need.

17Notification panel

A dropdown-like panel with header, scrolling body and footer.

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18Clip a decorative shape

A big circle partly outside its panel is cut off by overflow-hidden.

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19Long word handling

overflow-hidden plus text-truncate versus text-break for an unbreakable string.

downloads/nimbus-kit/assets/very-long-file-name-without-any-spaces-at-all.zip
downloads/nimbus-kit/assets/very-long-file-name-without-any-spaces-at-all.zip

20Responsive table wrapper

table-responsive is the helper made of overflow-x-auto for tables.

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