Truncating and revealing text – The Show More and Read More patterns
Read OriginalThis article provides a detailed, code-focused tutorial on implementing common UI patterns for truncating and revealing text. It covers both the 'Show More' (toggle) and 'Read More' patterns, explaining the HTML structure, JavaScript logic for toggling content, and considerations for accessibility and progressive enhancement.
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