How do I use table-responsive with wide code samples without breaking layout?

Asked on Aug 05, 2025

1 Answer

To ensure wide code samples do not break your layout, wrap your `` element with the `table-responsive` class. This will make your table horizontally scrollable on smaller screens.

<!-- BEGIN COPY / PASTE -->
        <div class="table-responsive">
            <table class="table">
                <thead>
                    <tr>
                        <th>Header 1</th>
                        <th>Header 2</th>
                        <th>Header 3</th>
                        <th>Header 4</th>
                    </tr>
                </thead>
                <tbody>
                    <tr>
                        <td>Row 1, Cell 1</td>
                        <td>Row 1, Cell 2</td>
                        <td>Row 1, Cell 3</td>
                        <td>Row 1, Cell 4</td>
                    </tr>
                    <tr>
                        <td>Row 2, Cell 1</td>
                        <td>Row 2, Cell 2</td>
                        <td>Row 2, Cell 3</td>
                        <td>Row 2, Cell 4</td>
                    </tr>
                </tbody>
            </table>
        </div>
        <!-- END COPY / PASTE -->

Additional Comment:

The `table-responsive` class adds a horizontal scrollbar to the table when needed, preventing layout issues on smaller screens.
This approach is particularly useful for tables with many columns or wide content.
Ensure your table has a proper structure with `

` and `` for better accessibility and styling. ✅ Answered with Bootstrap 5 best practices.

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