How to truncate text in CSS (single and multi-line)

Developers traditionally relied on JavaScript for text truncation on the web, but modern CSS offers effective solutions without JavaScript, such as the text-overflow property for single-line truncation and the WebKit-based line-clamp for multi-line truncation. These CSS techniques maintain the original text in the DOM, ensuring accessibility as screen readers can still interpret the full content. The guide also explores fallbacks involving JavaScript for broader browser compatibility and suggests user-friendly practices like toggling truncation with a button for better usability. Tailwind CSS provides utility classes for text truncation, facilitating integration into projects using a utility-first CSS framework. The article emphasizes the importance of accessibility, aligning with WCAG principles, and suggests enhancing the user experience by offering alternative text or interactive elements to reveal full content when needed.