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1Block level truncation
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This powerful experience brings customers coming back on any device. Our 30-day returns guides decisions quicker and clearer in just a few clicks.
<p class="text-truncate hp-tt mb-0" style="max-width:18rem">This powerful experience brings customers coming back on any device. Our 30-day returns guides decisions quicker and clearer in just a few clicks.</p>2Inline-block inside a sentence
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Last edited by Ella Delgado and Maya Delgado 5 days ago.
<p class="mb-0">Last edited by <span class="d-inline-block text-truncate align-bottom hp-tt" style="max-width:8rem">Ella Delgado and Maya Delgado</span> 5 days ago.</p>3Inbox preview
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- Freya IbrahimThe fast workflow checklist – Our 30-day returns makes new ideas to life wherever you are. This calm routine guides new ideas to life from the very first day.
- Tariq Brennan6 lessons from our experience – Our live order tracking brings time back in your day in just a few clicks. Our free shipping shows the whole team on the same page for teams of every size.
- Freya OrtegaThe smart idea checklist – This calm process gives projects moving forward on any device. This bright experience keeps projects moving forward at a fair price.
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<li class="list-group-item d-flex gap-3"><strong class="flex-shrink-0 small" style="width:7rem">Freya Ibrahim</strong><span class="text-truncate small"><span class="fw-semibold">The fast workflow checklist</span> – Our 30-day returns makes new ideas to life wherever you are. This calm routine guides new ideas to life from the very first day.</span></li>
<li class="list-group-item d-flex gap-3"><strong class="flex-shrink-0 small" style="width:7rem">Tariq Brennan</strong><span class="text-truncate small"><span class="fw-semibold">6 lessons from our experience</span> – Our live order tracking brings time back in your day in just a few clicks. Our free shipping shows the whole team on the same page for teams of every size.</span></li>
<li class="list-group-item d-flex gap-3"><strong class="flex-shrink-0 small" style="width:7rem">Freya Ortega</strong><span class="text-truncate small"><span class="fw-semibold">The smart idea checklist</span> – This calm process gives projects moving forward on any device. This bright experience keeps projects moving forward at a fair price.</span></li>
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| Order | Note | Total |
|---|---|---|
| #INV-2799 | A simple launch turns time back in your day at a fair price. | $380.35 |
| #PO-6888 | A elegant launch keeps every detail in view at a fair price. | $262.55 |
| #ORD-3974 | Our free shipping connects the whole team on the same page without the usual hassle. | $174.72 |
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<td class="text-truncate" style="max-width:12rem">A simple launch turns time back in your day at a fair price.</td>
<td class="text-end">$380.35</td>
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<td>#PO-6888</td>
<td class="text-truncate" style="max-width:12rem">A elegant launch keeps every detail in view at a fair price.</td>
<td class="text-end">$262.55</td>
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<td>#ORD-3974</td>
<td class="text-truncate" style="max-width:12rem">Our free shipping connects the whole team on the same page without the usual hassle.</td>
<td class="text-end">$174.72</td>
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</div>5Long file names
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- how-we-rebuilt-our-community-final-version-5.docx519 KB
- 8-lessons-from-our-experience-final-version-5.docx641 KB
- what's-new-in-home-final-version-6.docx566 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-fill" aria-hidden="true"></i></span><span class="text-truncate">how-we-rebuilt-our-community-final-version-5.docx</span><small class="ms-auto text-body-secondary flex-shrink-0">519 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-fill" aria-hidden="true"></i></span><span class="text-truncate">what's-new-in-home-final-version-6.docx</span><small class="ms-auto text-body-secondary flex-shrink-0">566 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="#">Apparel</a></li>
<li class="breadcrumb-item active text-truncate" aria-current="page">A modern story makes the whole team on the same page from the very first day.</li>
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</nav>7Notification preview
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Samir Rossi replied: Our secure checkout guides time back in your day from the very first day.yesterday
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<strong class="small d-block text-truncate">Samir Rossi replied: Our secure checkout guides time back in your day from the very first day.</strong><small class="text-body-secondary">yesterday</small>
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</div>8Equal card titles
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Team notes for shoppers: This friendly project shows you focused on what matters without the usual hassle.
Nov 11, 2025
How we rebuilt our team: The new member prices makes your work organised without extra tools.
Apr 25, 2026
Fast ways to improve your project: This reliable goal turns you focused on what matters all year round.
Apr 15, 2026
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<h3 class="h6 text-truncate">Team notes for shoppers: This friendly project shows you focused on what matters without the usual hassle.</h3>
<p class="small text-body-secondary mb-0">Nov 11, 2025</p>
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<h3 class="h6 text-truncate">How we rebuilt our team: The new member prices makes your work organised without extra tools.</h3>
<p class="small text-body-secondary mb-0">Apr 25, 2026</p>
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<h3 class="h6 text-truncate">Fast ways to improve your project: This reliable goal turns you focused on what matters all year round.</h3>
<p class="small text-body-secondary mb-0">Apr 15, 2026</p>
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</div>9Chat list
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Ruby Hughes16:15
A modern story brings new ideas to life without the usual hassle. The new carbon-neutral delivery helps every detail in view from the very first day.
Kai Ortega15:45
A reliable project shows projects moving forward on any device. A smart process shows decisions quicker and clearer without extra tools.
Elena Brennan13:30
A calm process brings results you can measure on any device. The new sustainable materials gives you focused on what matters without the usual hassle.
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<strong class="small text-truncate">Ruby Hughes</strong><small class="ms-auto ps-2 text-body-secondary">16:15</small>
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A modern story brings new ideas to life without the usual hassle. The new carbon-neutral delivery helps every detail in view from the very first day.
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<strong class="small text-truncate">Kai Ortega</strong><small class="ms-auto ps-2 text-body-secondary">15:45</small>
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A reliable project shows projects moving forward on any device. A smart process shows decisions quicker and clearer without extra tools.
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<strong class="small text-truncate">Elena Brennan</strong><small class="ms-auto ps-2 text-body-secondary">13:30</small>
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A calm process brings results you can measure on any device. The new sustainable materials gives you focused on what matters without the usual hassle.
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</div>10Long web addresses
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<li><a href="#" class="d-block text-truncate" title="example.com/dashboard/insights/getting-started-with-the-new-dashboard">example.com/release/case study/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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Canvas tote Accessories edition
$150.99
Wool scarf Apparel edition
$78.99
Ceramic mug Outdoor edition
$161.00
Leather wallet Beauty edition
$292.50<div class="row g-2">
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Canvas tote Accessories edition
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<strong class="small">$150.99</strong>
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Wool scarf Apparel edition
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<strong class="small">$78.99</strong>
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Ceramic mug Outdoor edition
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<strong class="small">$161.00</strong>
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Leather wallet Beauty edition
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<strong class="small">$292.50</strong>
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Practical ways to improve your storyIdea notes for shoppersModern ways to improve your dashboard7 lessons from our journey
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<span class="badge rounded-pill text-bg-light border d-inline-block text-truncate" style="max-width:9rem">Practical ways to improve your story</span><span class="badge rounded-pill text-bg-light border d-inline-block text-truncate" style="max-width:9rem">Idea notes for shoppers</span><span class="badge rounded-pill text-bg-light border d-inline-block text-truncate" style="max-width:9rem">Modern ways to improve your dashboard</span><span class="badge rounded-pill text-bg-light border d-inline-block text-truncate" style="max-width:9rem">7 lessons from our journey</span>
</div>13User menu name
A long account name truncates inside the navbar button.
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<span class="navbar-brand mb-0 h6">Brand name 17</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">Isla Moreau (Data Analyst)</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
Our secure checkout gives data easy to understand without the usual hassle. A smart workflow helps results you can measure wherever you are.
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A bright goal brings the whole team on the same page on any device. The new hand-checked quality shows complex tasks into simple steps for teams of every size.
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<p class="small fw-semibold mb-1">Without min-width</p>
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Our secure checkout gives data easy to understand without the usual hassle. A smart workflow helps results you can measure wherever you are.
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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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A bright goal brings the whole team on the same page on any device. The new hand-checked quality shows complex tasks into simple steps for teams of every size.
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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.
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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-fill" aria-hidden="true"></i><span class="text-truncate">Live order tracking Flexible process powerful</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-fill" aria-hidden="true"></i><span class="text-truncate">Secure checkout Practical team 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-fill" aria-hidden="true"></i><span class="text-truncate">Free shipping Friendly plan 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-fill" aria-hidden="true"></i><span class="text-truncate">Secure checkout Powerful update modern</span></a></li>
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</nav>16Kanban card titles
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To do
What's new in beauty
Inside the smart experience
Doing
The clear team checklist
The practical community checklist
Done
9 lessons from our workflow
Process notes for shoppers
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<small class="fw-semibold">To do</small>
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What's new in beauty
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Inside the smart experience
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<small class="fw-semibold">Doing</small>
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The clear team checklist
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<div class="bg-body border rounded p-2 mt-2 small text-truncate">
The practical community checklist
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<small class="fw-semibold">Done</small>
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9 lessons from our workflow
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Process notes for shoppers
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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">Nadia Okafor, 462 Market Square, Cape Town 80857, Singapore</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">Gift wrapping for shoppers</span> </button>
<ul class="dropdown-menu" aria-labelledby="hp-dd-1242">
<li><a class="dropdown-item" href="#">Gift wrapping</a></li>
<li><a class="dropdown-item" href="#">Free shipping</a></li>
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</div>19Playlist
Long episode or track titles truncate while the duration stays aligned.
- Designed to last, priced to love2:32
- Shop the collection everyone talks about4:17
- Designed to last, priced to love3:35
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<li class="list-group-item d-flex gap-2"><span class="text-truncate">Designed to last, priced to love</span><small class="ms-auto text-body-secondary">2:32</small></li>
<li class="list-group-item d-flex gap-2"><span class="text-truncate">Shop the collection everyone talks about</span><small class="ms-auto text-body-secondary">4:17</small></li>
<li class="list-group-item d-flex gap-2"><span class="text-truncate">Designed to last, priced to love</span><small class="ms-auto text-body-secondary">3:35</small></li>
</ol>20Full text in a tooltip
Offer the complete text in a tooltip so nothing is lost when it is truncated.
The new easy exchanges turns projects moving forward in just a few clicks. The new easy exchanges keeps new ideas to life without extra tools.
<span class="d-inline-block text-truncate hp-tt" style="max-width:16rem" tabindex="0" data-bs-toggle="tooltip" data-bs-title="The new easy exchanges turns projects moving forward in just a few clicks. The new easy exchanges keeps new ideas to life without extra tools.">The new easy exchanges turns projects moving forward in just a few clicks. The new easy exchanges keeps new ideas to life without extra tools.</span>