Text Truncation

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1Block level truncation

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Invoices go out with a payment link, so customers can pay you in one click. We measure success by how many members come back and tell their friends.

<p class="text-truncate hp-tt mb-0" style="max-width:18rem">Invoices go out with a payment link, so customers can pay you in one click. We measure success by how many members come back and tell their friends.</p>

2Inline-block inside a sentence

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

Last edited by Aria Lindqvist and Sofia Brennan 58 min ago.

<p class="mb-0">Last edited by <span class="d-inline-block text-truncate align-bottom hp-tt" style="max-width:8rem">Aria Lindqvist and Sofia Brennan</span> 58 min ago.</p>

3Inbox preview

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

Felix LarsenGetting paid on time: invoice tips that work – Thousands of members already trust us, and we work hard to keep it that way. We listen first, then build a plan around what you actually need.
Omar QuinnFive things we learned this year – Our team has done this many times, so you never have to guess. We measure success by how many members come back and tell their friends.
Lucas NovakThe small habits that make a big difference – Every payment appears instantly, with receipts matched automatically. Thousands of members already trust us, and we work hard to keep it that way.

<ul class="list-group">
  <li class="list-group-item d-flex gap-3"><strong class="flex-shrink-0 small" style="width:7rem">Felix Larsen</strong><span class="text-truncate small"><span class="fw-semibold">Getting paid on time: invoice tips that work</span> &ndash; Thousands of members already trust us, and we work hard to keep it that way. 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">Omar Quinn</strong><span class="text-truncate small"><span class="fw-semibold">Five things we learned this year</span> &ndash; Our team has done this many times, so you never have to guess. We measure success by how many members come back and tell their friends.</span></li>
  <li class="list-group-item d-flex gap-3"><strong class="flex-shrink-0 small" style="width:7rem">Lucas Novak</strong><span class="text-truncate small"><span class="fw-semibold">The small habits that make a big difference</span> &ndash; Every payment appears instantly, with receipts matched automatically. Thousands of members already trust us, and we work hard to keep it that way.</span></li>
</ul>

4Table cell notes

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Order	Note	Total
#ORD-6681	Start in minutes and get help from a real person whenever you need it.	$255.69
#ORD-1457	Accounting sync keeps your books up to date without manual exports.	$135.16
#INV-2359	Invoices go out with a payment link, so customers can pay you in one click.	$55.40

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        <th scope="col">Order</th>
        <th scope="col">Note</th>
        <th scope="col" class="text-end">Total</th>
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        <td>#ORD-6681</td>
        <td class="text-truncate" style="max-width:12rem">Start in minutes and get help from a real person whenever you need it.</td>
        <td class="text-end">$255.69</td>
      </tr>
      <tr>
        <td>#ORD-1457</td>
        <td class="text-truncate" style="max-width:12rem">Accounting sync keeps your books up to date without manual exports.</td>
        <td class="text-end">$135.16</td>
      </tr>
      <tr>
        <td>#INV-2359</td>
        <td class="text-truncate" style="max-width:12rem">Invoices go out with a payment link, so customers can pay you in one click.</td>
        <td class="text-end">$55.40</td>
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    </tbody>
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5Long file names

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

budgeting-basics-for-small-teams-final-version-7.docx302 KB
five-ways-to-improve-your-cash-flow-final-version-7.docx837 KB
how-a-coffee-roaster-cut-card-fees-by-a-third-final-version-6.docx428 KB

<ul class="list-unstyled vstack gap-2 mb-0" style="max-width:20rem">
  <li class="d-flex align-items-center gap-2"><span class="text-primary"><i class="bi bi-file-earmark-text" aria-hidden="true"></i></span><span class="text-truncate">budgeting-basics-for-small-teams-final-version-7.docx</span><small class="ms-auto text-body-secondary flex-shrink-0">302 KB</small></li>
  <li class="d-flex align-items-center gap-2"><span class="text-primary"><i class="bi bi-file-earmark-text" aria-hidden="true"></i></span><span class="text-truncate">five-ways-to-improve-your-cash-flow-final-version-7.docx</span><small class="ms-auto text-body-secondary flex-shrink-0">837 KB</small></li>
  <li class="d-flex align-items-center gap-2"><span class="text-primary"><i class="bi bi-file-earmark-text" aria-hidden="true"></i></span><span class="text-truncate">how-a-coffee-roaster-cut-card-fees-by-a-third-final-version-6.docx</span><small class="ms-auto text-body-secondary flex-shrink-0">428 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="#">Savings</a></li>
    <li class="breadcrumb-item active text-truncate" aria-current="page">Our team has done this many times, so you never have to guess.</li>
  </ol>
</nav>

7Notification preview

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

Zoe Morgan replied: We keep things simple, so you can focus on what matters to you.just now

<div class="d-flex align-items-center gap-3 border rounded p-2" style="max-width:24rem">
  <span class="fs-4 text-primary"><i class="bi bi-bell-fill" aria-hidden="true"></i></span> 
  <div class="text-truncate">
    <strong class="small d-block text-truncate">Zoe Morgan replied: We keep things simple, so you can focus on what matters to you.</strong><small class="text-body-secondary">just now</small>
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</div>

8Equal card titles

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How we keep your money safe: Real people answer your questions around the clock, every day of the year.

Mar 15, 2026

Our favourite tips for busy weeks: Clear prices, honest advice and no surprises along the way.

Apr 30, 2026

How to close your books faster every month: Set approval rules for large payments and see who spent what, and why.

Sep 1, 2026

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        <h3 class="h6 text-truncate">How we keep your money safe: Real people answer your questions around the clock, every day of the year.</h3>
        <p class="small text-body-secondary mb-0">Mar 15, 2026</p>
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  <div class="col-md-4">
    <div class="card">
      <div class="card-body">
        <h3 class="h6 text-truncate">Our favourite tips for busy weeks: Clear prices, honest advice and no surprises along the way.</h3>
        <p class="small text-body-secondary mb-0">Apr 30, 2026</p>
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    </div>
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  <div class="col-md-4">
    <div class="card">
      <div class="card-body">
        <h3 class="h6 text-truncate">How to close your books faster every month: Set approval rules for large payments and see who spent what, and why.</h3>
        <p class="small text-body-secondary mb-0">Sep 1, 2026</p>
      </div>
    </div>
  </div>
</div>

9Chat list

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Finn Ortega19:45

Open a business account online in about ten minutes, with no branch visit. Every detail is handled by people who care about getting it right.

Ravi Delgado08:15

Payroll runs on time, with tax and pension payments handled for you. No monthly fees on the basic plan and no hidden charges on transfers.

Hana Silva08:45

Your money is protected by bank-grade security and regulated partners. Friendly people answer your questions quickly, by phone, chat or email.

<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-6.svg" alt="" width="40" height="40" class="rounded-circle">
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      <strong class="small text-truncate">Finn Ortega</strong><small class="ms-auto ps-2 text-body-secondary">19:45</small>
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      Open a business account online in about ten minutes, with no branch visit. Every detail is handled by people who care about getting it right.
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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-11.svg" alt="" width="40" height="40" class="rounded-circle">
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      <strong class="small text-truncate">Ravi Delgado</strong><small class="ms-auto ps-2 text-body-secondary">08:15</small>
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    <div class="small text-body-secondary text-truncate">
      Payroll runs on time, with tax and pension payments handled for you. No monthly fees on the basic plan and no hidden charges on transfers.
    </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-3.svg" alt="" width="40" height="40" class="rounded-circle">
  <div style="min-width:0" class="flex-grow-1">
    <div class="d-flex">
      <strong class="small text-truncate">Hana Silva</strong><small class="ms-auto ps-2 text-body-secondary">08:45</small>
    </div>
    <div class="small text-body-secondary text-truncate">
      Your money is protected by bank-grade security and regulated partners. Friendly people answer your questions quickly, by phone, chat or email.
    </div>
  </div>
  </a>
</div>

10Long web addresses

Page addresses truncate in a link list; the full address is kept in the title attribute.

<ul class="list-unstyled vstack gap-1 mb-0" style="max-width:20rem">
  <li><a href="#" class="d-block text-truncate" title="example.com/dashboard/news/getting-started-with-the-new-dashboard">example.com/experience/how-to/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.

Savings vault Savings edition

Free

Business loan Savings edition

Free

Metal card Cards edition

$10.00

Pro account Payments edition

$12.00

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  <div class="col-6 col-md-3">
    <div class="border rounded p-2">
      <img src="../assets/img/product-5.svg" alt="" class="img-fluid rounded mb-1">
      <div class="small text-truncate">
        Savings vault Savings edition
      </div>
      <strong class="small">Free</strong>
    </div>
  </div>
  <div class="col-6 col-md-3">
    <div class="border rounded p-2">
      <img src="../assets/img/product-10.svg" alt="" class="img-fluid rounded mb-1">
      <div class="small text-truncate">
        Business loan Savings edition
      </div>
      <strong class="small">Free</strong>
    </div>
  </div>
  <div class="col-6 col-md-3">
    <div class="border rounded p-2">
      <img src="../assets/img/product-4.svg" alt="" class="img-fluid rounded mb-1">
      <div class="small text-truncate">
        Metal card Cards edition
      </div>
      <strong class="small">$10.00</strong>
    </div>
  </div>
  <div class="col-6 col-md-3">
    <div class="border rounded p-2">
      <img src="../assets/img/product-2.svg" alt="" class="img-fluid rounded mb-1">
      <div class="small text-truncate">
        Pro account Payments edition
      </div>
      <strong class="small">$12.00</strong>
    </div>
  </div>
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12Truncated chips

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Five ways to improve your cash flowHow to choose the right accountThe small habits that make a big differenceGetting paid on time: invoice tips that work

<div class="d-flex flex-wrap gap-2">
  <span class="badge rounded-pill text-bg-light border d-inline-block text-truncate" style="max-width:9rem">Five ways to improve your cash flow</span><span class="badge rounded-pill text-bg-light border d-inline-block text-truncate" style="max-width:9rem">How to choose the right account</span><span class="badge rounded-pill text-bg-light border d-inline-block text-truncate" style="max-width:9rem">The small habits that make a big difference</span><span class="badge rounded-pill text-bg-light border d-inline-block text-truncate" style="max-width:9rem">Getting paid on time: invoice tips that work</span>
</div>

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">Quillium</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-3.svg" alt="" width="24" height="24" class="rounded-circle"><span class="text-truncate">Mason Tanaka (Sales Executive)</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

Cash flow forecasts show where you will be next month, not just today. We listen first, then build a plan around what you actually need.

New

With min-width: 0

Send and receive money in more than 30 currencies at fair exchange rates. Issue virtual and physical cards to your team with limits you control.

New

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  <div class="col-sm-6">
    <p class="small fw-semibold mb-1">Without min-width</p>
    <div class="d-flex border rounded p-2 overflow-hidden">
      <div class="flex-grow-1">
        <div class="text-truncate">
          Cash flow forecasts show where you will be next month, not just today. We listen first, then build a plan around what you actually need.
        </div>
      </div>
      <span class="badge text-bg-secondary ms-2">New</span>
    </div>
  </div>
  <div class="col-sm-6">
    <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">
          Send and receive money in more than 30 currencies at fair exchange rates. Issue virtual and physical cards to your team with limits you control.
        </div>
      </div>
      <span class="badge text-bg-primary ms-2">New</span>
    </div>
  </div>
</div>

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">Expense tracking Simple 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" aria-hidden="true"></i><span class="text-truncate">Multi-currency wallets Fast plan bright</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">Multi-currency wallets Flexible release friendly</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">Multi-currency wallets Bright release reliable</span></a></li>
  </ul>
</nav>

16Kanban card titles

Narrow board columns keep task titles tidy with truncation.

To do

Five things we learned this year

Budgeting basics for small teams

Doing

A simple guide to business spending policies

Paying international suppliers without high fees

Done

What to look for in a business account

Looking back at a busy season

<div class="row g-2">
  <div class="col-4">
    <div class="bg-body-tertiary rounded p-2">
      <small class="fw-semibold">To do</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">
        Budgeting basics for small teams
      </div>
    </div>
  </div>
  <div class="col-4">
    <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">
        A simple guide to business spending policies
      </div>
      <div class="bg-body border rounded p-2 mt-2 small text-truncate">
        Paying international suppliers without high fees
      </div>
    </div>
  </div>
  <div class="col-4">
    <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">
        What to look for in a business account
      </div>
      <div class="bg-body border rounded p-2 mt-2 small text-truncate">
        Looking back at a busy season
      </div>
    </div>
  </div>
</div>

17Order summary address

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

Freya Duarte, 7 Cedar Lane, Melbourne 95760, Australia 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">Freya Duarte, 7 Cedar Lane, Melbourne 95760, Australia</span> <a href="#" class="ms-auto small flex-shrink-0">Change</a> 
</div>

18Dropdown with a long value

The selected option truncates inside a fixed width dropdown button.

<div class="dropdown">
  <button class="btn btn-outline-secondary dropdown-toggle d-inline-flex align-items-center" type="button" id="hp-dd-1242" data-ui-toggle="dropdown" aria-expanded="false" style="max-width:14rem"> <span class="text-truncate">Corporate cards for members</span> </button>
  <ul class="dropdown-menu" aria-labelledby="hp-dd-1242">
    <li><a class="dropdown-item" href="#">Business accounts</a></li>
    <li><a class="dropdown-item" href="#">Multi-currency wallets</a></li>
  </ul>
</div>

19Playlist

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

Clear numbers for confident decisions5:43
See every transaction in real time3:36
Finance tools your accountant will love5:13

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  <li class="list-group-item d-flex gap-2"><span class="text-truncate">Clear numbers for confident decisions</span><small class="ms-auto text-body-secondary">5:43</small></li>
  <li class="list-group-item d-flex gap-2"><span class="text-truncate">See every transaction in real time</span><small class="ms-auto text-body-secondary">3:36</small></li>
  <li class="list-group-item d-flex gap-2"><span class="text-truncate">Finance tools your accountant will love</span><small class="ms-auto text-body-secondary">5:13</small></li>
</ol>

20Full text in a tooltip

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

Every payment appears instantly, with receipts matched automatically. Start in minutes and get help from a real person whenever you need it.

<span class="d-inline-block text-truncate hp-tt" style="max-width:16rem" tabindex="0" data-ui-toggle="tooltip" data-ui-title="Every payment appears instantly, with receipts matched automatically. Start in minutes and get help from a real person whenever you need it.">Every payment appears instantly, with receipts matched automatically. Start in minutes and get help from a real person whenever you need it.</span>