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1Block level truncation
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Thousands of patients already trust us, and we work hard to keep it that way. Children are welcome, and our paediatric team knows how to make them smile.
<p class="text-truncate hp-tt mb-0" style="max-width:18rem">Thousands of patients already trust us, and we work hard to keep it that way. Children are welcome, and our paediatric team knows how to make them smile.</p>2Inline-block inside a sentence
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Last edited by Kai Harlow and Ava Lindqvist just now.
<p class="mb-0">Last edited by <span class="d-inline-block text-truncate align-bottom hp-tt" style="max-width:8rem">Kai Harlow and Ava Lindqvist</span> just now.</p>3Inbox preview
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- Mateo PatelWhat to expect at your first dental visit – We work with most insurance providers and explain any costs upfront. Video consultations let you speak with a doctor from the comfort of home.
- Felix SilvaHow to choose the right service – Same-day appointments are available for urgent needs on weekdays. Book online in two minutes and see a doctor as soon as today.
- Amara AshfordA beginner's guide to getting started – Our team has done this many times, so you never have to guess. Clear prices, honest advice and no surprises along the way.
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<li class="list-group-item d-flex gap-3"><strong class="flex-shrink-0 small" style="width:7rem">Mateo Patel</strong><span class="text-truncate small"><span class="fw-semibold">What to expect at your first dental visit</span> – We work with most insurance providers and explain any costs upfront. Video consultations let you speak with a doctor from the comfort of home.</span></li>
<li class="list-group-item d-flex gap-3"><strong class="flex-shrink-0 small" style="width:7rem">Felix Silva</strong><span class="text-truncate small"><span class="fw-semibold">How to choose the right service</span> – Same-day appointments are available for urgent needs on weekdays. Book online in two minutes and see a doctor as soon as today.</span></li>
<li class="list-group-item d-flex gap-3"><strong class="flex-shrink-0 small" style="width:7rem">Amara Ashford</strong><span class="text-truncate small"><span class="fw-semibold">A beginner's guide to getting started</span> – Our team has done this many times, so you never have to guess. Clear prices, honest advice and no surprises along the way.</span></li>
</ul>4Table cell notes
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| Order | Note | Total |
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| #PO-2495 | Your records are private, secure and always available when you need them. | $297.06 |
| #TX-9500 | Friendly reminders make sure you never miss a check-up or a dose. | $116.09 |
| #INV-7475 | Start in minutes and get help from a real person whenever you need it. | $34.13 |
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<td class="text-truncate" style="max-width:12rem">Your records are private, secure and always available when you need them.</td>
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<td>#TX-9500</td>
<td class="text-truncate" style="max-width:12rem">Friendly reminders make sure you never miss a check-up or a dose.</td>
<td class="text-end">$116.09</td>
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<td>#INV-7475</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">$34.13</td>
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</div>5Long file names
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- sleep-tips-our-doctors-actually-use-final-version-7.docx708 KB
- looking-back-at-a-busy-season-final-version-3.docx423 KB
- our-favourite-tips-for-busy-weeks-final-version-4.docx364 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" aria-hidden="true"></i></span><span class="text-truncate">sleep-tips-our-doctors-actually-use-final-version-7.docx</span><small class="ms-auto text-body-secondary flex-shrink-0">708 KB</small></li>
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<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">our-favourite-tips-for-busy-weeks-final-version-4.docx</span><small class="ms-auto text-body-secondary flex-shrink-0">364 KB</small></li>
</ul>6Breadcrumb with a long last item
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<li class="breadcrumb-item"><a href="#">Home</a></li>
<li class="breadcrumb-item"><a href="#">Cardiology</a></li>
<li class="breadcrumb-item active text-truncate" aria-current="page">We listen first, then build a plan around what you actually need.</li>
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</nav>7Notification preview
A toast-like card where the message preview stays on one line.
Maya Sato replied: Family plans cover check-ups and vaccinations for everyone under one roof.1 days ago
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<strong class="small d-block text-truncate">Maya Sato replied: Family plans cover check-ups and vaccinations for everyone under one roof.</strong><small class="text-body-secondary">1 days ago</small>
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</div>8Equal card titles
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A beginner's guide to getting started: Our clinic is fully accessible, with free parking right outside.
Jun 24, 2026
How often should you have a health check-up?: Friendly people answer your questions quickly, by phone, chat or email.
Sep 23, 2026
Our favourite tips for busy weeks: Lab results arrive in your patient portal, usually within 48 hours.
Sep 17, 2025
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<h3 class="h6 text-truncate">A beginner's guide to getting started: Our clinic is fully accessible, with free parking right outside.</h3>
<p class="small text-body-secondary mb-0">Jun 24, 2026</p>
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<h3 class="h6 text-truncate">How often should you have a health check-up?: Friendly people answer your questions quickly, by phone, chat or email.</h3>
<p class="small text-body-secondary mb-0">Sep 23, 2026</p>
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<h3 class="h6 text-truncate">Our favourite tips for busy weeks: Lab results arrive in your patient portal, usually within 48 hours.</h3>
<p class="small text-body-secondary mb-0">Sep 17, 2025</p>
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</div>9Chat list
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Ethan Varga17:00
Every detail is handled by people who care about getting it right. Clear prices, honest advice and no surprises along the way.
Isla Duarte12:30
Thousands of patients already trust us, and we work hard to keep it that way. Friendly reminders make sure you never miss a check-up or a dose.
Ivy Kim16:45
Same-day appointments are available for urgent needs on weekdays. We work with most insurance providers and explain any costs upfront.
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<strong class="small text-truncate">Ethan Varga</strong><small class="ms-auto ps-2 text-body-secondary">17:00</small>
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Every detail is handled by people who care about getting it right. Clear prices, honest advice and no surprises along the way.
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<strong class="small text-truncate">Isla Duarte</strong><small class="ms-auto ps-2 text-body-secondary">12:30</small>
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Thousands of patients already trust us, and we work hard to keep it that way. Friendly reminders make sure you never miss a check-up or a dose.
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<strong class="small text-truncate">Ivy Kim</strong><small class="ms-auto ps-2 text-body-secondary">16:45</small>
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Same-day appointments are available for urgent needs on weekdays. We work with most insurance providers and explain any costs upfront.
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</div>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/process/tutorial/getting-started-with-the-new-dashboard">example.com/plan/news/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
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Physio session Orthopedics edition
$70.00
Sports injury clinic Orthopedics edition
$110.99
Dental cleaning Dental edition
$95.00
Video consult Dermatology edition
$40.99<div class="row g-2">
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Physio session Orthopedics edition
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<strong class="small">$70.00</strong>
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Sports injury clinic Orthopedics edition
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<strong class="small">$110.99</strong>
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Dental cleaning Dental edition
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<strong class="small">$95.00</strong>
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<img src="../assets/img/product-6.svg" alt="" class="img-fluid rounded mb-1">
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Video consult Dermatology edition
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<strong class="small">$40.99</strong>
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</div>12Truncated chips
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Sleep tips our doctors actually useInside our new heart screening clinicA parent's guide to childhood vaccinationsFive things we learned this year
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<span class="badge rounded-pill text-bg-light border d-inline-block text-truncate" style="max-width:9rem">Sleep tips our doctors actually use</span><span class="badge rounded-pill text-bg-light border d-inline-block text-truncate" style="max-width:9rem">Inside our new heart screening clinic</span><span class="badge rounded-pill text-bg-light border d-inline-block text-truncate" style="max-width:9rem">A parent's guide to childhood vaccinations</span><span class="badge rounded-pill text-bg-light border d-inline-block text-truncate" style="max-width:9rem">Five things we learned this year</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">Solao Base</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">Mia Quinn (QA Engineer)</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 measure success by how many patients come back and tell their friends. Book online in two minutes and see a doctor as soon as today.
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Our team has done this many times, so you never have to guess. Modern equipment means faster diagnoses and more comfortable treatment.
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<p class="small fw-semibold mb-1">Without min-width</p>
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We measure success by how many patients come back and tell their friends. Book online in two minutes and see a doctor as soon as today.
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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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Our team has done this many times, so you never have to guess. Modern equipment means faster diagnoses and more comfortable treatment.
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<span class="badge text-bg-primary ms-2">New</span>
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</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">
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<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">Lab tests Smart project elegant</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">Telehealth Simple release 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">General practice Reliable workflow focused</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">Telehealth Reliable update flexible</span></a></li>
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</nav>16Kanban card titles
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To do
Staying active after an injury
Understanding your blood test results
Doing
A simple monthly skin check
Simple habits for a healthier back
Done
What to expect at your first dental visit
What our patients asked us most
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Staying active after an injury
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Understanding your blood test results
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A simple monthly skin check
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Simple habits for a healthier back
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<small class="fw-semibold">Done</small>
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What to expect at your first dental visit
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<div class="bg-body border rounded p-2 mt-2 small text-truncate">
What our patients asked us most
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</div>17Order summary address
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<span class="text-body-secondary"><i class="bi bi-truck" aria-hidden="true"></i></span> <span class="text-truncate small">Omar Rossi, 32 Hillcrest Road, Kyoto 49417, Japan</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.
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<button class="btn btn-outline-secondary dropdown-toggle d-inline-flex align-items-center" type="button" id="hp-dd-1242" data-bs-toggle="dropdown" aria-expanded="false" style="max-width:14rem"> <span class="text-truncate">Health check-ups for patients</span> </button>
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<li><a class="dropdown-item" href="#">Lab tests</a></li>
<li><a class="dropdown-item" href="#">Telehealth</a></li>
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</div>19Playlist
Long episode or track titles truncate while the duration stays aligned.
- Book a doctor in minutes2:23
- See a specialist this week2:23
- Modern healthcare close to home4:10
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<li class="list-group-item d-flex gap-2"><span class="text-truncate">Book a doctor in minutes</span><small class="ms-auto text-body-secondary">2:23</small></li>
<li class="list-group-item d-flex gap-2"><span class="text-truncate">See a specialist this week</span><small class="ms-auto text-body-secondary">2:23</small></li>
<li class="list-group-item d-flex gap-2"><span class="text-truncate">Modern healthcare close to home</span><small class="ms-auto text-body-secondary">4:10</small></li>
</ol>20Full text in a tooltip
Offer the complete text in a tooltip so nothing is lost when it is truncated.
Your records are private, secure and always available when you need them. Lab results arrive in your patient portal, usually within 48 hours.
<span class="d-inline-block text-truncate hp-tt" style="max-width:16rem" tabindex="0" data-bs-toggle="tooltip" data-bs-title="Your records are private, secure and always available when you need them. Lab results arrive in your patient portal, usually within 48 hours.">Your records are private, secure and always available when you need them. Lab results arrive in your patient portal, usually within 48 hours.</span>