Text Truncation

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1Block level truncation

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Airport transfers, tours and dinners are arranged before you arrive. Local guides show you the places that never make it into guidebooks.

<p class="text-truncate hp-tt mb-0" style="max-width:18rem">Airport transfers, tours and dinners are arranged before you arrive. Local guides show you the places that never make it into guidebooks.</p>

2Inline-block inside a sentence

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

Last edited by Kai Larsen and Chloe Nguyen 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 Larsen and Chloe Nguyen</span> just now.</p>

3Inbox preview

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Hana MensahBehind the scenes with our hotel inspectors – We keep things simple, so you can focus on what matters to you. Family rooms, adults-only retreats and pet-friendly stays in one search.
Tariq NovakLooking back at a busy season – Our team has done this many times, so you never have to guess. Members get room upgrades and late check-out at selected hotels.
Kenji QuinnFive things we learned this year – Every detail is handled by people who care about getting it right. Every hotel on our list is visited and reviewed by our own travel team.

<ul class="list-group">
  <li class="list-group-item d-flex gap-3"><strong class="flex-shrink-0 small" style="width:7rem">Hana Mensah</strong><span class="text-truncate small"><span class="fw-semibold">Behind the scenes with our hotel inspectors</span> &ndash; We keep things simple, so you can focus on what matters to you. Family rooms, adults-only retreats and pet-friendly stays in one search.</span></li>
  <li class="list-group-item d-flex gap-3"><strong class="flex-shrink-0 small" style="width:7rem">Tariq Novak</strong><span class="text-truncate small"><span class="fw-semibold">Looking back at a busy season</span> &ndash; Our team has done this many times, so you never have to guess. Members get room upgrades and late check-out at selected hotels.</span></li>
  <li class="list-group-item d-flex gap-3"><strong class="flex-shrink-0 small" style="width:7rem">Kenji Quinn</strong><span class="text-truncate small"><span class="fw-semibold">Five things we learned this year</span> &ndash; Every detail is handled by people who care about getting it right. Every hotel on our list is visited and reviewed by our own travel team.</span></li>
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4Table cell notes

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Order	Note	Total
#TX-3663	We listen first, then build a plan around what you actually need.	$396.81
#PO-7664	Every trip supports local businesses and responsible tourism.	$152.68
#TX-6962	Friendly people answer your questions quickly, by phone, chat or email.	$99.40

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        <td>#TX-3663</td>
        <td class="text-truncate" style="max-width:12rem">We listen first, then build a plan around what you actually need.</td>
        <td class="text-end">$396.81</td>
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        <td>#PO-7664</td>
        <td class="text-truncate" style="max-width:12rem">Every trip supports local businesses and responsible tourism.</td>
        <td class="text-end">$152.68</td>
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        <td>#TX-6962</td>
        <td class="text-truncate" style="max-width:12rem">Friendly people answer your questions quickly, by phone, chat or email.</td>
        <td class="text-end">$99.40</td>
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5Long file names

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

hidden-beaches-of-the-mediterranean-final-version-4.docx43 KB
our-favourite-tips-for-busy-weeks-final-version-8.docx246 KB
what-our-travellers-asked-us-most-final-version-3.docx23 KB

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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="#">City</a></li>
    <li class="breadcrumb-item active text-truncate" aria-current="page">Clear prices, honest advice and no surprises along the way.</li>
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7Notification preview

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

Jonah Brennan replied: Our travel experts are on call around the clock while you are away.yesterday

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    <strong class="small d-block text-truncate">Jonah Brennan replied: Our travel experts are on call around the clock while you are away.</strong><small class="text-body-secondary">yesterday</small>
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8Equal card titles

Truncated titles keep a grid of cards the same height.

Looking back at a busy season: Start in minutes and get help from a real person whenever you need it.

Jul 6, 2026

Hidden beaches of the Mediterranean: We measure success by how many travellers come back and tell their friends.

Jul 10, 2026

Travelling with kids: our tried and tested tips: Flexible dates help you find quieter weeks and better prices.

Sep 22, 2025

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        <p class="small text-body-secondary mb-0">Jul 6, 2026</p>
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        <h3 class="h6 text-truncate">Hidden beaches of the Mediterranean: We measure success by how many travellers come back and tell their friends.</h3>
        <p class="small text-body-secondary mb-0">Jul 10, 2026</p>
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        <h3 class="h6 text-truncate">Travelling with kids: our tried and tested tips: Flexible dates help you find quieter weeks and better prices.</h3>
        <p class="small text-body-secondary mb-0">Sep 22, 2025</p>
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9Chat list

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Nadia Kim08:15

We find the best price, and if you see it cheaper we match it. Thousands of travellers already trust us, and we work hard to keep it that way.

Ravi Haddad20:00

Travel insurance and car rental can be added in a single click. Every trip supports local businesses and responsible tourism.

Aria Whitaker17:15

We find the best price, and if you see it cheaper we match it. Our travel experts are on call around the clock while you are away.

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      <strong class="small text-truncate">Nadia Kim</strong><small class="ms-auto ps-2 text-body-secondary">08:15</small>
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      We find the best price, and if you see it cheaper we match it. Thousands of travellers already trust us, and we work hard to keep it that way.
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      <strong class="small text-truncate">Ravi Haddad</strong><small class="ms-auto ps-2 text-body-secondary">20:00</small>
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      Travel insurance and car rental can be added in a single click. Every trip supports local businesses and responsible tourism.
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      <strong class="small text-truncate">Aria Whitaker</strong><small class="ms-auto ps-2 text-body-secondary">17:15</small>
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      We find the best price, and if you see it cheaper we match it. Our travel experts are on call around the clock while you are away.
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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/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

Product names cut to one line under each image in a compact grid.

Ocean view suite Beach edition

$312.00

Surf camp Beach edition

$509.00

Northern lights trip Adventure edition

$1,250

Food tour Culture edition

$83.00

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        Ocean view suite Beach edition
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      <strong class="small">$312.00</strong>
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        Surf camp Beach edition
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      <strong class="small">$509.00</strong>
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        Northern lights trip Adventure edition
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      <strong class="small">$1,250</strong>
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      <div class="small text-truncate">
        Food tour Culture edition
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      <strong class="small">$83.00</strong>
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12Truncated chips

Badges with a max width so long labels never break the row.

Our favourite tips for busy weeksThe best time of year to visit JapanHow to travel more responsiblyWhat our travellers asked us most

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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">The best time of year to visit Japan</span><span class="badge rounded-pill text-bg-light border d-inline-block text-truncate" style="max-width:9rem">How to travel more responsibly</span><span class="badge rounded-pill text-bg-light border d-inline-block text-truncate" style="max-width:9rem">What our travellers asked us most</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">Tideio</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-1.svg" alt="" width="24" height="24" class="rounded-circle"><span class="text-truncate">Lucas Hughes (Marketing Lead)</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

Free cancellation on most stays means you can book now and decide later. Airport transfers, tours and dinners are arranged before you arrive.

New

With min-width: 0

Every detail is handled by people who care about getting it right. Flexible dates help you find quieter weeks and better prices.

New

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          Free cancellation on most stays means you can book now and decide later. Airport transfers, tours and dinners are arranged before you arrive.
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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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          Every detail is handled by people who care about getting it right. Flexible dates help you find quieter weeks and better prices.
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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">Car rental Powerful routine 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">Hotel booking Calm workflow 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">Airport transfers Secure journey smart</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">Hotel booking Clear workflow simple</span></a></li>
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</nav>

16Kanban card titles

Narrow board columns keep task titles tidy with truncation.

To do

Three days in Lisbon, hour by hour

Ten weekend escapes within two hours of home

Doing

How to choose the right trip

The small habits that make a big difference

Done

Our favourite small hotels this year

A first-timer's guide to safari

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      <small class="fw-semibold">To do</small>
      <div class="bg-body border rounded p-2 mt-2 small text-truncate">
        Three days in Lisbon, hour by hour
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      <div class="bg-body border rounded p-2 mt-2 small text-truncate">
        Ten weekend escapes within two hours of home
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      <small class="fw-semibold">Doing</small>
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        How to choose the right trip
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      <div class="bg-body border rounded p-2 mt-2 small text-truncate">
        The small habits that make a big difference
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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">
        Our favourite small hotels this year
      </div>
      <div class="bg-body border rounded p-2 mt-2 small text-truncate">
        A first-timer&#39;s guide to safari
      </div>
    </div>
  </div>
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17Order summary address

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

Ava Duarte, 66 Market Square, Austin 29341, United States 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">Ava Duarte, 66 Market Square, Austin 29341, United States</span> <a href="#" class="ms-auto small flex-shrink-0">Change</a> 
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18Dropdown with a long value

The selected option truncates inside a fixed width dropdown button.

<div class="dropdown">
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  <ul class="dropdown-menu" aria-labelledby="hp-dd-1242">
    <li><a class="dropdown-item" href="#">Hotel booking</a></li>
    <li><a class="dropdown-item" href="#">Car rental</a></li>
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19Playlist

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

Weekends you will talk about for years4:41
Trips designed around you3:34
Hand-picked stays in beautiful places4:31

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  <li class="list-group-item d-flex gap-2"><span class="text-truncate">Weekends you will talk about for years</span><small class="ms-auto text-body-secondary">4:41</small></li>
  <li class="list-group-item d-flex gap-2"><span class="text-truncate">Trips designed around you</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">Hand-picked stays in beautiful places</span><small class="ms-auto text-body-secondary">4:31</small></li>
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20Full text in a tooltip

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

We keep things simple, so you can focus on what matters to you. Family rooms, adults-only retreats and pet-friendly stays in one search.

<span class="d-inline-block text-truncate hp-tt" style="max-width:16rem" tabindex="0" data-ui-toggle="tooltip" data-ui-title="We keep things simple, so you can focus on what matters to you. Family rooms, adults-only retreats and pet-friendly stays in one search.">We keep things simple, so you can focus on what matters to you. Family rooms, adults-only retreats and pet-friendly stays in one search.</span>