CSS Text Truncate Generator

The CSS Text Truncate Generator creates ready-to-use Bootstrap 5 HTML with single-line or multi-line text truncation built in. Configure the container width, line clamp count, font size, colors, and more, then copy the exact HTML snippet into your project. Ideal for developers building cards, tables, article previews, or any UI where overflow text needs clean, consistent handling.

Configuration

Content

Card Title

Text to Truncate

Badge Label

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How to Use

1. Configure your truncation type (single-line or multi-line), line count, and text content in the Content section. 2. Adjust the font size, background color, text color, and container width in the Design and Layout sections. 3. Preview the live result to confirm truncation behaves as expected. 4. Click Copy HTML to grab the production-ready Bootstrap 5 snippet for your project.

Why Use This Tool?

Writing truncation CSS from scratch means juggling -webkit-line-clamp, display:-webkit-box, and overflow:hidden together, and getting it wrong silently breaks in some browsers. This tool outputs a tested, browser-compatible snippet in seconds with no extra libraries or JavaScript required. Because the output is pure Bootstrap 5 HTML with inline styles only where necessary, it drops into any Bootstrap project without touching your stylesheet.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CSS Text Truncate Generator?

It is a free browser tool that lets you configure text truncation settings visually and instantly outputs a Bootstrap 5 HTML snippet you can paste directly into any web project.

What is the difference between single-line and multi-line truncation?

Single-line truncation uses the Bootstrap utility class text-truncate combined with a fixed width, which applies white-space:nowrap and overflow:hidden with a trailing ellipsis. Multi-line truncation uses the CSS -webkit-line-clamp property, which lets you cap text at a specific number of visible lines before clipping with an ellipsis. Both approaches are supported by all modern browsers, but multi-line truncation requires a small inline style block since Bootstrap 5 does not include a line-clamp utility class out of the box. This generator handles both cases and outputs the correct markup for each.

Is it free?

Yes — the CSS Text Truncate Generator is completely free with no signup required. Built by the CanvasBuilder.co team.