Text Truncation

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1Block level truncation

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The networking app helps you meet the right people before you arrive. Virtual passes let you join the main stage live from anywhere.

<p class="text-truncate hp-tt mb-0" style="max-width:18rem">The networking app helps you meet the right people before you arrive. Virtual passes let you join the main stage live from anywhere.</p>

2Inline-block inside a sentence

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Last edited by Noah Morgan and Diego Larsen 21 hours ago.

<p class="mb-0">Last edited by <span class="d-inline-block text-truncate align-bottom hp-tt" style="max-width:8rem">Noah Morgan and Diego Larsen</span> 21 hours ago.</p>

3Inbox preview

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Ivy SatoWhat our attendees asked us most – The networking app helps you meet the right people before you arrive. Our evening party is the best place to turn talks into friendships.
Mateo HarlowA beginner's guide to getting started – Start in minutes and get help from a real person whenever you need it. Sponsors meet decision-makers in a relaxed, friendly setting.
Ethan OkaforThe small habits that make a big difference – Workshops are limited to thirty seats, so everyone gets hands-on time. Our team has done this many times, so you never have to guess.

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  <li class="list-group-item d-flex gap-3"><strong class="flex-shrink-0 small" style="width:7rem">Ivy Sato</strong><span class="text-truncate small"><span class="fw-semibold">What our attendees asked us most</span> &ndash; The networking app helps you meet the right people before you arrive. Our evening party is the best place to turn talks into friendships.</span></li>
  <li class="list-group-item d-flex gap-3"><strong class="flex-shrink-0 small" style="width:7rem">Mateo Harlow</strong><span class="text-truncate small"><span class="fw-semibold">A beginner&#39;s guide to getting started</span> &ndash; Start in minutes and get help from a real person whenever you need it. Sponsors meet decision-makers in a relaxed, friendly setting.</span></li>
  <li class="list-group-item d-flex gap-3"><strong class="flex-shrink-0 small" style="width:7rem">Ethan Okafor</strong><span class="text-truncate small"><span class="fw-semibold">The small habits that make a big difference</span> &ndash; Workshops are limited to thirty seats, so everyone gets hands-on time. Our team has done this many times, so you never have to guess.</span></li>
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4Table cell notes

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Order	Note	Total
#INV-4089	Every session is recorded, so you can catch up on anything you missed.	$285.71
#PO-4853	Every detail is handled by people who care about getting it right.	$370.79
#PO-1100	More than eighty speakers share what they have learned the hard way.	$139.43

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        <td>#INV-4089</td>
        <td class="text-truncate" style="max-width:12rem">Every session is recorded, so you can catch up on anything you missed.</td>
        <td class="text-end">$285.71</td>
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        <td>#PO-4853</td>
        <td class="text-truncate" style="max-width:12rem">Every detail is handled by people who care about getting it right.</td>
        <td class="text-end">$370.79</td>
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        <td>#PO-1100</td>
        <td class="text-truncate" style="max-width:12rem">More than eighty speakers share what they have learned the hard way.</td>
        <td class="text-end">$139.43</td>
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5Long file names

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ten-talks-you-should-not-miss-this-year-final-version-3.docx546 KB
how-to-pitch-a-talk-that-gets-accepted-final-version-7.docx471 KB
looking-back-at-a-busy-season-final-version-8.docx385 KB

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6Breadcrumb with a long last item

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<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="#">Webinar</a></li>
    <li class="breadcrumb-item active text-truncate" aria-current="page">Three days of keynotes, hands-on workshops and evening meetups.</li>
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</nav>

7Notification preview

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

Owen Quinn replied: Every attendee receives a certificate of participation.18 hours ago

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    <strong class="small d-block text-truncate">Owen Quinn replied: Every attendee receives a certificate of participation.</strong><small class="text-body-secondary">18 hours ago</small>
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8Equal card titles

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What makes a panel worth watching: We measure success by how many attendees come back and tell their friends.

May 5, 2026

What we learned from last year's feedback: We listen first, then build a plan around what you actually need.

Jul 29, 2026

Highlights from last year's workshops: Early bird tickets save you up to forty percent until the end of the month.

Jun 11, 2026

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        <h3 class="h6 text-truncate">What makes a panel worth watching: We measure success by how many attendees come back and tell their friends.</h3>
        <p class="small text-body-secondary mb-0">May 5, 2026</p>
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        <h3 class="h6 text-truncate">What we learned from last year&#39;s feedback: We listen first, then build a plan around what you actually need.</h3>
        <p class="small text-body-secondary mb-0">Jul 29, 2026</p>
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        <h3 class="h6 text-truncate">Highlights from last year&#39;s workshops: Early bird tickets save you up to forty percent until the end of the month.</h3>
        <p class="small text-body-secondary mb-0">Jun 11, 2026</p>
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9Chat list

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Luna Lindqvist20:45

We keep things simple, so you can focus on what matters to you. Clear prices, honest advice and no surprises along the way.

Lea Rossi11:30

Group tickets include a private meeting room for your team. The venue is a short walk from the station and fully accessible.

Mia Ibrahim08:30

Friendly people answer your questions quickly, by phone, chat or email. Virtual passes let you join the main stage live from anywhere.

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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-8.svg" alt="" width="40" height="40" class="rounded-circle">
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      <strong class="small text-truncate">Luna Lindqvist</strong><small class="ms-auto ps-2 text-body-secondary">20:45</small>
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      We keep things simple, so you can focus on what matters to you. 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-12.svg" alt="" width="40" height="40" class="rounded-circle">
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      <strong class="small text-truncate">Lea Rossi</strong><small class="ms-auto ps-2 text-body-secondary">11:30</small>
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      Group tickets include a private meeting room for your team. The venue is a short walk from the station and fully accessible.
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      <strong class="small text-truncate">Mia Ibrahim</strong><small class="ms-auto ps-2 text-body-secondary">08:30</small>
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    <div class="small text-body-secondary text-truncate">
      Friendly people answer your questions quickly, by phone, chat or email. Virtual passes let you join the main stage live from anywhere.
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  </div>
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10Long web addresses

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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>
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11Product grid names

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Speaker dinner Meetup edition

$120.00

Group bundle Panel edition

$1,850

Panel day ticket Panel edition

$200.99

Masterclass Workshop edition

$231.99

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        Speaker dinner Meetup edition
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      <strong class="small">$120.00</strong>
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        Group bundle Panel edition
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      <strong class="small">$1,850</strong>
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        Panel day ticket Panel edition
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      <strong class="small">$200.99</strong>
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      <div class="small text-truncate">
        Masterclass Workshop edition
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      <strong class="small">$231.99</strong>
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12Truncated chips

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Our favourite tips for busy weeksTen talks you should not miss this yearLooking back at a busy seasonHow to pitch a talk that gets accepted

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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">Ten talks you should not miss this year</span><span class="badge rounded-pill text-bg-light border d-inline-block text-truncate" style="max-width:9rem">Looking back at a busy season</span><span class="badge rounded-pill text-bg-light border d-inline-block text-truncate" style="max-width:9rem">How to pitch a talk that gets accepted</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">Opal</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">Theo Duarte (QA Engineer)</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 attendees already trust us, and we work hard to keep it that way. Every session is recorded, so you can catch up on anything you missed.

New

With min-width: 0

Virtual passes let you join the main stage live from anywhere. Thousands of attendees already trust us, and we work hard to keep it that way.

New

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          Thousands of attendees already trust us, and we work hard to keep it that way. Every session is recorded, so you can catch up on anything you missed.
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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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          Virtual passes let you join the main stage live from anywhere. Thousands of attendees already trust us, and we work hard to keep it that way.
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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">
  <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">Ticketing Honest community 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" aria-hidden="true"></i><span class="text-truncate">Ticketing Bright dashboard calm</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">Ticketing Friendly routine 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" aria-hidden="true"></i><span class="text-truncate">Networking app Smart goal reliable</span></a></li>
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16Kanban card titles

Narrow board columns keep task titles tidy with truncation.

To do

How to choose the right ticket

A beginner's guide to getting started

Doing

How to get the most out of a conference

Five things we learned this year

Done

A guide to the city for visiting attendees

Announcing our first keynote speakers

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      <small class="fw-semibold">To do</small>
      <div class="bg-body border rounded p-2 mt-2 small text-truncate">
        How to choose the right ticket
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      <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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      <small class="fw-semibold">Doing</small>
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        How to get the most out of a conference
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      <div class="bg-body border rounded p-2 mt-2 small text-truncate">
        Five things we learned this year
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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">
        A guide to the city for visiting attendees
      </div>
      <div class="bg-body border rounded p-2 mt-2 small text-truncate">
        Announcing our first keynote speakers
      </div>
    </div>
  </div>
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17Order summary address

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Maya Novak, 22 Market Square, Oslo 58704, Norway 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">Maya Novak, 22 Market Square, Oslo 58704, Norway</span> <a href="#" class="ms-auto small flex-shrink-0">Change</a> 
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18Dropdown with a long value

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    <li><a class="dropdown-item" href="#">Venue booking</a></li>
    <li><a class="dropdown-item" href="#">Live streaming</a></li>
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19Playlist

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

Three days that change how you work3:34
Be in the room where it happens3:13
Join the conference of the year3:07

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  <li class="list-group-item d-flex gap-2"><span class="text-truncate">Three days that change how you work</span><small class="ms-auto text-body-secondary">3:34</small></li>
  <li class="list-group-item d-flex gap-2"><span class="text-truncate">Be in the room where it happens</span><small class="ms-auto text-body-secondary">3:13</small></li>
  <li class="list-group-item d-flex gap-2"><span class="text-truncate">Join the conference of the year</span><small class="ms-auto text-body-secondary">3:07</small></li>
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20Full text in a tooltip

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Early bird tickets save you up to forty percent until the end of the month. Three days of keynotes, hands-on workshops and evening meetups.

<span class="d-inline-block text-truncate hp-tt" style="max-width:16rem" tabindex="0" data-bs-toggle="tooltip" data-bs-title="Early bird tickets save you up to forty percent until the end of the month. Three days of keynotes, hands-on workshops and evening meetups.">Early bird tickets save you up to forty percent until the end of the month. Three days of keynotes, hands-on workshops and evening meetups.</span>