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.

overflow-auto

Thousands of members already trust us, and we work hard to keep it that way. Issue virtual and physical cards to your team with limits you control. Real people answer your questions around the clock, every day of the year. Set approval rules for large payments and see who spent what, and why.

overflow-hidden

overflow-visible

overflow-scroll

<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">
      Thousands of members already trust us, and we work hard to keep it that way. Issue virtual and physical cards to your team with limits you control. Real people answer your questions around the clock, every day of the year. Set approval rules for large payments and see who spent what, and why.
    </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">
      Thousands of members already trust us, and we work hard to keep it that way. Issue virtual and physical cards to your team with limits you control. Real people answer your questions around the clock, every day of the year. Set approval rules for large payments and see who spent what, and why.
    </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">
      Thousands of members already trust us, and we work hard to keep it that way. Issue virtual and physical cards to your team with limits you control. Real people answer your questions around the clock, every day of the year. Set approval rules for large payments and see who spent what, and why.
    </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">
      Thousands of members already trust us, and we work hard to keep it that way. Issue virtual and physical cards to your team with limits you control. Real people answer your questions around the clock, every day of the year. Set approval rules for large payments and see who spent what, and why.
    </div>
  </div>
</div>

2Horizontal scroll only

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

Corporate cards

Multi-currency wallets

Corporate cards

Invoicing

Business accounts

<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">
      Corporate cards
    </div>
  </div>
  <div class="border rounded-3 p-3 flex-shrink-0" style="width:160px">
    <div class="fw-semibold small">
      Multi-currency wallets
    </div>
  </div>
  <div class="border rounded-3 p-3 flex-shrink-0" style="width:160px">
    <div class="fw-semibold small">
      Corporate cards
    </div>
  </div>
  <div class="border rounded-3 p-3 flex-shrink-0" style="width:160px">
    <div class="fw-semibold small">
      Invoicing
    </div>
  </div>
  <div class="border rounded-3 p-3 flex-shrink-0" style="width:160px">
    <div class="fw-semibold small">
      Business accounts
    </div>
  </div>
</div>

3Vertical scroll only

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

Nora Okafor
Nadia Alvarez
Mason Kim
Samir Rossi
Tariq Patel
Sofia Silva

<ul class="list-unstyled border rounded-3 overflow-y-auto mb-0" style="max-height:150px">
  <li class="px-3 py-2 border-bottom">Nora Okafor</li>
  <li class="px-3 py-2 border-bottom">Nadia Alvarez</li>
  <li class="px-3 py-2 border-bottom">Mason Kim</li>
  <li class="px-3 py-2 border-bottom">Samir Rossi</li>
  <li class="px-3 py-2 border-bottom">Tariq Patel</li>
  <li class="px-3 py-2">Sofia Silva</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="../assets/img/photo-1.svg" 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-1624555130581-1d9cca783bc0?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
#PO-1121	Aria Larsen	Dublin	Mar 18, 2026	Shipped	$838.40
#ORD-5965	Kai Novak	Barcelona	Jun 15, 2026	Active	$323.58

<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>#PO-1121</td>
        <td>Aria Larsen</td>
        <td>Dublin</td>
        <td>Mar 18, 2026</td>
        <td>Shipped</td>
        <td>$838.40</td>
      </tr>
      <tr>
        <td>#ORD-5965</td>
        <td>Kai Novak</td>
        <td>Barcelona</td>
        <td>Jun 15, 2026</td>
        <td>Active</td>
        <td>$323.58</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/tideen-hub --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/tideen-hub --base ./ --sourcemap false --emptyOutDir</code></pre>

7Chat window

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

Cash flow forecasts show where you will be next month, not just today.

We measure success by how many members come back and tell their friends.

Every payment appears instantly, with receipts matched automatically.

Our team has done this many times, so you never have to guess.

<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">
      Cash flow forecasts show where you will be next month, not just today.
    </div>
    <div class="align-self-end text-bg-primary rounded-3 px-2 py-1 small">
      We measure success by how many members come back and tell their friends.
    </div>
    <div class="align-self-start bg-body-tertiary rounded-3 px-2 py-1 small">
      Every payment appears instantly, with receipts matched automatically.
    </div>
    <div class="align-self-end text-bg-primary rounded-3 px-2 py-1 small">
      Our team has done this many times, so you never have to guess.
    </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">Savings</a> <a href="#" class="btn btn-sm btn-light border rounded-pill text-nowrap">news</a> <a href="#" class="btn btn-sm btn-light border rounded-pill text-nowrap">Invoices</a> <a href="#" class="btn btn-sm btn-light border rounded-pill text-nowrap">case study</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">powerful</a> 
</nav>

9Terms box

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

Terms of use

Invoices go out with a payment link, so customers can pay you in one click. Start in minutes and get help from a real person whenever you need it. Friendly people answer your questions quickly, by phone, chat or email. Accounting sync keeps your books up to date without manual exports.

Send and receive money in more than 30 currencies at fair exchange rates. We measure success by how many members come back and tell their friends. We listen first, then build a plan around what you actually need.

Every detail is handled by people who care about getting it right. Open a business account online in about ten minutes, with no branch visit. Payroll runs on time, with tax and pension payments handled for you.

<div class="border rounded-3 p-3 overflow-auto small bg-body-tertiary" style="height:130px">
  <h3 class="h6">Terms of use</h3>
  <p>Invoices go out with a payment link, so customers can pay you in one click. Start in minutes and get help from a real person whenever you need it. Friendly people answer your questions quickly, by phone, chat or email. Accounting sync keeps your books up to date without manual exports.</p>
  <p>Send and receive money in more than 30 currencies at fair exchange rates. We measure success by how many members come back and tell their friends. We listen first, then build a plan around what you actually need.</p>
  <p class="mb-0">Every detail is handled by people who care about getting it right. Open a business account online in about ten minutes, with no branch visit. Payroll runs on time, with tax and pension payments handled for you.</p>
</div>

10Visible overflow for a badge

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

overflow-hidden2

overflow-visible3

<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">2</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">3</span>
  </div>
</div>

11Hidden overflow for a cropped title

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

Corporate cards with built-in controls - We keep things simple, so you can focus on what matters to you.

Sep 1, 2026

<div class="border rounded-3 p-3" style="max-width:20rem">
  <div class="overflow-hidden fw-semibold lh-sm" style="height:2.5em">
    Corporate cards with built-in controls - We keep things simple, so you can focus on what matters to you.
  </div>
  <div class="small text-body-secondary mt-1">
    Sep 1, 2026
  </div>
</div>

12Sidebar that scrolls separately

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

Accounting sync keeps your books up to date without manual exports. Real people answer your questions around the clock, every day of the year.

<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">
    Accounting sync keeps your books up to date without manual exports. Real people answer your questions around the clock, every day of the year.
  </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-1758518731706-be5d5230e5a5?auto=format&fit=crop&w=1600&h=700&q=70" alt="Looking back at a busy season" 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

Payroll

Business accounts

Expense tracking

Doing

Business accounts

Done

Business accounts

<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">
      Payroll
    </div>
    <div class="bg-body border rounded-2 p-2 small mb-2">
      Business accounts
    </div>
    <div class="bg-body border rounded-2 p-2 small">
      Expense tracking
    </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">
      Business accounts
    </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">
      Business accounts
    </div>
  </div>
</div>

15Overflow-x hidden

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

Your money is protected by bank-grade security and regulated partners.

Panel partly off the edge

<div class="position-relative overflow-x-hidden border rounded-3 p-3" style="height:110px">
  <div class="small">
    Your money is protected by bank-grade security and regulated partners.
  </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.

Set approval rules for large payments and see who spent what, and why.

<div class="overflow-y-scroll border rounded-3 p-2 small" style="height:90px">
  Set approval rules for large payments and see who spent what, and why.
</div>

17Notification panel

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

Notifications

No monthly fees on the basic plan and no hidden charges on transfers.

Send and receive money in more than 30 currencies at fair exchange rates.

Our team has done this many times, so you never have to guess.

Issue virtual and physical cards to your team with limits you control.

View all

<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">
      No monthly fees on the basic plan and no hidden charges on transfers.
    </div>
    <div class="px-3 py-2 border-bottom small">
      Send and receive money in more than 30 currencies at fair exchange rates.
    </div>
    <div class="px-3 py-2 border-bottom small">
      Our team has done this many times, so you never have to guess.
    </div>
    <div class="px-3 py-2 small">
      Issue virtual and physical cards to your team with limits you control.
    </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.

Take control of your cash flow

Thousands of members already trust us, and we work hard to keep it that way.

<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">Take control of your cash flow</h3>
  <p class="small mb-0 position-relative">Thousands of members already trust us, and we work hard to keep it that way.</p>
</div>

19Long word handling

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

downloads/tideen-hub/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/tideen-hub/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/tideen-hub/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	30	468 GB	Email and chat	Unlimited	$25.85

<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>30</td>
        <td>468 GB</td>
        <td>Email and chat</td>
        <td>Unlimited</td>
        <td>$25.85</td>
      </tr>
    </tbody>
  </table>
</div>