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.
overflow-autoModern equipment means faster diagnoses and more comfortable treatment. Every detail is handled by people who care about getting it right. Clear prices, honest advice and no surprises along the way. Lab results arrive in your patient portal, usually within 48 hours.
overflow-hiddenModern equipment means faster diagnoses and more comfortable treatment. Every detail is handled by people who care about getting it right. Clear prices, honest advice and no surprises along the way. Lab results arrive in your patient portal, usually within 48 hours.
overflow-visibleModern equipment means faster diagnoses and more comfortable treatment. Every detail is handled by people who care about getting it right. Clear prices, honest advice and no surprises along the way. Lab results arrive in your patient portal, usually within 48 hours.
overflow-scrollModern equipment means faster diagnoses and more comfortable treatment. Every detail is handled by people who care about getting it right. Clear prices, honest advice and no surprises along the way. Lab results arrive in your patient portal, usually within 48 hours.
<div class="row g-3 small">
<div class="col-6 col-md-3">
<code>overflow-auto</code>
<div class="overflow-auto border rounded-3 p-2 bg-body-tertiary" style="height:100px">
Modern equipment means faster diagnoses and more comfortable treatment. Every detail is handled by people who care about getting it right. Clear prices, honest advice and no surprises along the way. Lab results arrive in your patient portal, usually within 48 hours.
</div>
</div>
<div class="col-6 col-md-3">
<code>overflow-hidden</code>
<div class="overflow-hidden border rounded-3 p-2 bg-body-tertiary" style="height:100px">
Modern equipment means faster diagnoses and more comfortable treatment. Every detail is handled by people who care about getting it right. Clear prices, honest advice and no surprises along the way. Lab results arrive in your patient portal, usually within 48 hours.
</div>
</div>
<div class="col-6 col-md-3">
<code>overflow-visible</code>
<div class="overflow-visible border rounded-3 p-2 bg-body-tertiary mb-5" style="height:100px">
Modern equipment means faster diagnoses and more comfortable treatment. Every detail is handled by people who care about getting it right. Clear prices, honest advice and no surprises along the way. Lab results arrive in your patient portal, usually within 48 hours.
</div>
</div>
<div class="col-6 col-md-3">
<code>overflow-scroll</code>
<div class="overflow-scroll border rounded-3 p-2 bg-body-tertiary" style="height:100px">
Modern equipment means faster diagnoses and more comfortable treatment. Every detail is handled by people who care about getting it right. Clear prices, honest advice and no surprises along the way. Lab results arrive in your patient portal, usually within 48 hours.
</div>
</div>
</div>2Horizontal scroll only
overflow-x-auto with flex-nowrap scrolls a row of cards sideways.
Lab tests
Lab tests
Dental care
Dental care
Lab tests
<div class="d-flex flex-nowrap gap-2 overflow-x-auto pb-2">
<div class="border rounded-3 p-3 flex-shrink-0" style="width:160px">
<div class="fw-semibold small">
Lab tests
</div>
</div>
<div class="border rounded-3 p-3 flex-shrink-0" style="width:160px">
<div class="fw-semibold small">
Lab tests
</div>
</div>
<div class="border rounded-3 p-3 flex-shrink-0" style="width:160px">
<div class="fw-semibold small">
Dental care
</div>
</div>
<div class="border rounded-3 p-3 flex-shrink-0" style="width:160px">
<div class="fw-semibold small">
Dental care
</div>
</div>
<div class="border rounded-3 p-3 flex-shrink-0" style="width:160px">
<div class="fw-semibold small">
Lab tests
</div>
</div>
</div>3Vertical scroll only
overflow-y-auto and a max-height make a scrolling list.
- Priya Novak
- Diego Ashford
- Felix Alvarez
- Hana Patel
- Jonah Nguyen
- Mason Sato
<ul class="list-unstyled border rounded-3 overflow-y-auto mb-0" style="max-height:150px">
<li class="px-3 py-2 border-bottom">Priya Novak</li>
<li class="px-3 py-2 border-bottom">Diego Ashford</li>
<li class="px-3 py-2 border-bottom">Felix Alvarez</li>
<li class="px-3 py-2 border-bottom">Hana Patel</li>
<li class="px-3 py-2 border-bottom">Jonah Nguyen</li>
<li class="px-3 py-2">Mason Sato</li>
</ul>4Hidden to clip rounded corners
overflow-hidden on a rounded card clips the image corners.
without
overflow-hidden
<div class="row g-3">
<div class="col-6">
<div class="border rounded-4">
<img src="https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1631217868264-e5b90bb7e133?auto=format&fit=crop&w=1200&h=800&q=70" alt="Not clipped" class="w-100 d-block">
<div class="p-2 small">
without
</div>
</div>
</div>
<div class="col-6">
<div class="border rounded-4 overflow-hidden">
<img src="https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1758691461990-03b49d969495?auto=format&fit=crop&w=1200&h=800&q=70" alt="Clipped" class="w-100 d-block">
<div class="p-2 small">
overflow-hidden
</div>
</div>
</div>
</div>5Wide table
A wide table inside overflow-x-auto scrolls instead of breaking the page.
| Order | Customer | City | Date | Status | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #TX-6381 | Zoe Kowalski | Porto | Dec 9, 2025 | Pending | $727.79 |
| #INV-3486 | Chloe Hughes | Kyoto | May 9, 2026 | On hold | $200.13 |
<div class="overflow-x-auto border rounded-3">
<table class="table table-sm mb-0 text-nowrap">
<thead>
<tr>
<th scope="col">Order</th>
<th scope="col">Customer</th>
<th scope="col">City</th>
<th scope="col">Date</th>
<th scope="col">Status</th>
<th scope="col">Total</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>#TX-6381</td>
<td>Zoe Kowalski</td>
<td>Porto</td>
<td>Dec 9, 2025</td>
<td>Pending</td>
<td>$727.79</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>#INV-3486</td>
<td>Chloe Hughes</td>
<td>Kyoto</td>
<td>May 9, 2026</td>
<td>On hold</td>
<td>$200.13</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</div>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/orbi-studio --base ./ --sourcemap false --emptyOutDir<pre class="overflow-x-auto bg-body-tertiary border rounded-3 p-3 small mb-0"><code>npm run build -- --mode production --out-dir dist/orbi-studio --base ./ --sourcemap false --emptyOutDir</code></pre>7Chat window
A fixed height message area with overflow-y-auto above a fixed input.
Our specialists take time to listen and explain every step of your treatment.
We work with most insurance providers and explain any costs upfront.
Thousands of patients already trust us, and we work hard to keep it that way.
We measure success by how many patients come back and tell their friends.
<div class="border rounded-4 d-flex flex-column" style="height:220px;max-width:22rem">
<div class="overflow-y-auto p-3 d-flex flex-column gap-2 flex-grow-1">
<div class="align-self-start bg-body-tertiary rounded-3 px-2 py-1 small">
Our specialists take time to listen and explain every step of your treatment.
</div>
<div class="align-self-end text-bg-primary rounded-3 px-2 py-1 small">
We work with most insurance providers and explain any costs upfront.
</div>
<div class="align-self-start bg-body-tertiary rounded-3 px-2 py-1 small">
Thousands of patients already trust us, and we work hard to keep it that way.
</div>
<div class="align-self-end text-bg-primary rounded-3 px-2 py-1 small">
We measure success by how many patients come back and tell their friends.
</div>
</div>
<div class="border-top p-2">
<label class="visually-hidden" for="ut-msg-1253">Message</label>
<input id="ut-msg-1253" type="text" class="form-control form-control-sm" placeholder="Type a message">
</div>
</div>8Scrollable tab strip
Pills in a flex-nowrap row with overflow-x-auto for many categories.
<nav class="d-flex flex-nowrap gap-2 overflow-x-auto pb-1" aria-label="Categories">
<a href="#" class="btn btn-sm btn-primary rounded-pill text-nowrap">All</a> <a href="#" class="btn btn-sm btn-light border rounded-pill text-nowrap">Pediatrics</a> <a href="#" class="btn btn-sm btn-light border rounded-pill text-nowrap">how-to</a> <a href="#" class="btn btn-sm btn-light border rounded-pill text-nowrap">Cardiology</a> <a href="#" class="btn btn-sm btn-light border rounded-pill text-nowrap">tutorial</a> <a href="#" class="btn btn-sm btn-light border rounded-pill text-nowrap">team</a> <a href="#" class="btn btn-sm btn-light border rounded-pill text-nowrap">practical</a>
</nav>9Terms box
A long text inside a bordered box with overflow-auto, like a licence agreement.
Terms of use
Your records are private, secure and always available when you need them. Friendly reminders make sure you never miss a check-up or a dose. Our team has done this many times, so you never have to guess.
Start in minutes and get help from a real person whenever you need it. We keep things simple, so you can focus on what matters to you. Video consultations let you speak with a doctor from the comfort of home. Book online in two minutes and see a doctor as soon as today.
Children are welcome, and our paediatric team knows how to make them smile. Book online in two minutes and see a doctor as soon as today. Start in minutes and get help from a real person whenever you need it.
<div class="border rounded-3 p-3 overflow-auto small bg-body-tertiary" style="height:130px">
<h3 class="h6">Terms of use</h3>
<p>Your records are private, secure and always available when you need them. Friendly reminders make sure you never miss a check-up or a dose. Our team has done this many times, so you never have to guess.</p>
<p>Start in minutes and get help from a real person whenever you need it. We keep things simple, so you can focus on what matters to you. Video consultations let you speak with a doctor from the comfort of home. Book online in two minutes and see a doctor as soon as today.</p>
<p class="mb-0">Children are welcome, and our paediatric team knows how to make them smile. Book online in two minutes and see a doctor as soon as today. Start in minutes and get help from a real person whenever you need it.</p>
</div>10Visible overflow for a badge
overflow-visible lets a badge stick out of a box that would otherwise clip it.
overflow-hidden7
overflow-visible5
<div class="d-flex gap-4 pt-2">
<div class="position-relative overflow-hidden border rounded-3 p-3 small">
overflow-hidden<span class="position-absolute top-0 start-100 translate-middle badge rounded-pill text-bg-danger">7</span>
</div>
<div class="position-relative overflow-visible border rounded-3 p-3 small">
overflow-visible<span class="position-absolute top-0 start-100 translate-middle badge rounded-pill text-bg-danger">5</span>
</div>
</div>11Hidden overflow for a cropped title
overflow-hidden with a fixed height clips long text to two lines worth of space.
See a specialist this week - Modern equipment means faster diagnoses and more comfortable treatment.
Jul 22, 2026
<div class="border rounded-3 p-3" style="max-width:20rem">
<div class="overflow-hidden fw-semibold lh-sm" style="height:2.5em">
See a specialist this week - Modern equipment means faster diagnoses and more comfortable treatment.
</div>
<div class="small text-body-secondary mt-1">
Jul 22, 2026
</div>
</div>12Sidebar that scrolls separately
The nav column scrolls with overflow-y-auto while the content stays put.
Family plans cover check-ups and vaccinations for everyone under one roof. We measure success by how many patients come back and tell their friends.
<div class="d-flex border rounded-3" style="height:180px">
<nav class="overflow-y-auto border-end p-2 small flex-shrink-0" style="width:130px" aria-label="Chapters">
<a href="#" class="d-block py-1">Intro</a><a href="#" class="d-block py-1">Setup</a><a href="#" class="d-block py-1">Layout</a> <a href="#" class="d-block py-1">Colours</a><a href="#" class="d-block py-1">Forms</a><a href="#" class="d-block py-1">Tables</a> <a href="#" class="d-block py-1">Charts</a><a href="#" class="d-block py-1">Deploy</a>
</nav>
<div class="p-3 small">
Family plans cover check-ups and vaccinations for everyone under one roof. We measure success by how many patients come back and tell their friends.
</div>
</div>13Image pan area
A large image in an overflow-auto box can be scrolled in both directions.
<div class="overflow-auto border rounded-3" style="height:160px;max-width:26rem">
<img src="https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1581056771107-24ca5f033842?auto=format&fit=crop&w=1600&h=700&q=70" alt="When to choose a video consultation" width="900" height="394" class="d-block">
</div>14Kanban columns
Columns side by side in overflow-x-auto, each column scrolls with overflow-y-auto.
To do
Telehealth
Lab tests
Dental care
Doing
Telehealth
Done
Physiotherapy
<div class="d-flex gap-2 overflow-x-auto pb-1">
<div class="bg-body-tertiary rounded-3 p-2 flex-shrink-0 overflow-y-auto" style="width:170px;max-height:180px">
<div class="small fw-semibold mb-2">
To do
</div>
<div class="bg-body border rounded-2 p-2 small mb-2">
Telehealth
</div>
<div class="bg-body border rounded-2 p-2 small mb-2">
Lab tests
</div>
<div class="bg-body border rounded-2 p-2 small">
Dental care
</div>
</div>
<div class="bg-body-tertiary rounded-3 p-2 flex-shrink-0 overflow-y-auto" style="width:170px;max-height:180px">
<div class="small fw-semibold mb-2">
Doing
</div>
<div class="bg-body border rounded-2 p-2 small">
Telehealth
</div>
</div>
<div class="bg-body-tertiary rounded-3 p-2 flex-shrink-0 overflow-y-auto" style="width:170px;max-height:180px">
<div class="small fw-semibold mb-2">
Done
</div>
<div class="bg-body border rounded-2 p-2 small">
Physiotherapy
</div>
</div>
</div>15Overflow-x hidden
overflow-x-hidden hides content that slides in from the side, like an off-screen panel.
Your records are private, secure and always available when you need them.
Panel partly off the edge
<div class="position-relative overflow-x-hidden border rounded-3 p-3" style="height:110px">
<div class="small">
Your records are private, secure and always available when you need them.
</div>
<div class="position-absolute top-0 bg-primary-subtle h-100 p-2 small" style="left:90%;width:200px">
Panel partly off the edge
</div>
</div>16Overflow-y scroll always
overflow-y-scroll always shows the vertical scrollbar, so the width never jumps.
Same-day appointments are available for urgent needs on weekdays.
<div class="overflow-y-scroll border rounded-3 p-2 small" style="height:90px">
Same-day appointments are available for urgent needs on weekdays.
</div>17Notification panel
A dropdown-like panel with header, scrolling body and footer.
Notifications
Thousands of patients already trust us, and we work hard to keep it that way.
Lab results arrive in your patient portal, usually within 48 hours.
We work with most insurance providers and explain any costs upfront.
Friendly people answer your questions quickly, by phone, chat or email.
<div class="border rounded-3 shadow-sm d-flex flex-column" style="max-width:20rem;height:220px">
<div class="px-3 py-2 border-bottom fw-semibold small">
Notifications
</div>
<div class="overflow-y-auto flex-grow-1">
<div class="px-3 py-2 border-bottom small">
Thousands of patients already trust us, and we work hard to keep it that way.
</div>
<div class="px-3 py-2 border-bottom small">
Lab results arrive in your patient portal, usually within 48 hours.
</div>
<div class="px-3 py-2 border-bottom small">
We work with most insurance providers and explain any costs upfront.
</div>
<div class="px-3 py-2 small">
Friendly people answer your questions quickly, by phone, chat or email.
</div>
</div>
<a href="#" class="px-3 py-2 border-top small text-center">View all</a>
</div>18Clip a decorative shape
A big circle partly outside its panel is cut off by overflow-hidden.
Your health, our priority
We listen first, then build a plan around what you actually need.
<div class="position-relative overflow-hidden text-bg-primary rounded-4 p-4">
<div class="position-absolute bg-white bg-opacity-25 rounded-circle" style="width:180px;height:180px;right:-60px;top:-60px">
</div>
<h3 class="h5 position-relative">Your health, our priority</h3>
<p class="small mb-0 position-relative">We listen first, then build a plan around what you actually need.</p>
</div>19Long word handling
overflow-hidden plus text-truncate versus text-break for an unbreakable string.
downloads/orbi-studio/assets/very-long-file-name-without-any-spaces-at-all.zip
downloads/orbi-studio/assets/very-long-file-name-without-any-spaces-at-all.zip
<div class="row g-2 small">
<div class="col-sm-6">
<div class="border rounded-3 p-2 text-truncate">
downloads/orbi-studio/assets/very-long-file-name-without-any-spaces-at-all.zip
</div>
</div>
<div class="col-sm-6">
<div class="border rounded-3 p-2 text-break">
downloads/orbi-studio/assets/very-long-file-name-without-any-spaces-at-all.zip
</div>
</div>
</div>20Responsive table wrapper
table-responsive is the helper made of overflow-x-auto for tables.
| Plan | Users | Storage | Support | API | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pro | 16 | 479 GB | Email and chat | Unlimited | $44.62 |
<div class="table-responsive border rounded-3">
<table class="table table-sm mb-0 text-nowrap">
<thead>
<tr>
<th scope="col">Plan</th>
<th scope="col">Users</th>
<th scope="col">Storage</th>
<th scope="col">Support</th>
<th scope="col">API</th>
<th scope="col">Price</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Pro</td>
<td>16</td>
<td>479 GB</td>
<td>Email and chat</td>
<td>Unlimited</td>
<td>$44.62</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</div>