How to Truncate Text with Framer Code Override

Currently Framer does not include a built-in way to limit text length or add ellipsis to long text blocks. You can track the progress of this feature by following the feature request.

This tutorial shows you how to use a custom Truncate Text code override to control how many lines of text are displayed in your Framer project.

Why Use It

Text truncation is useful when you are displaying dynamic content such as blog previews, CMS items, or product descriptions. It keeps your layouts clean and consistent, even when text lengths vary. 

With this simple code override, you can define exactly how many lines appear before the rest of the text is hidden.

How the Truncate Text Code Override Works

The custom code override automatically applies CSS styles that limit the number of visible lines. It uses the webkit-line-clamp CSS property combined with text-overflow property set to ellipsis, to create a clean, responsive truncation effect. 

The remaining text is hidden, and an ellipsis appears at the end when the limit is reached.

How to Use the Truncate Text Code Override

1. Start by opening the remix link included with this tutorial to access the custom code override setup.

2. In your Framer project, create a new custom code override file named Text.tsx.

3. Copy the code from the remixed project into your Text.tsx file.

4. The file includes a function called withTruncateText. Apply this function to any text element you want to truncate.

5. To specify how many lines you want to show, rename your text layer using this format: Lines:[value]

   • For example, to limit the number of lines to 2, rename it to "Lines:2"

     

6. Preview your project to see the truncation in action. The text will now be limited to the number of lines you defined, and an ellipsis will appear when it overflows.

The Result

You now have an easy way to control text overflow directly inside Framer without writing complex styles every time. Your layouts stay clean, your text stays consistent, and you have more control over how dynamic content appears.