SMRTR ProgrammingOct 30, 2025LogRocket

How to use CSS line-clamp to trim lines of text

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The CSS line-clamp property allows developers to limit text to a specific number of lines without JavaScript, automatically adding an ellipsis when content overflows. While useful for maintaining clean layouts and managing user-generated content, it has limitations including non-customizable ellipsis styling and accessibility concerns.

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