You could possibly use JavaScript to implement it in browsers that don’t 
support it.
I’ve seen a few jQuery plugins written for the purpose. For example:
http://dotdotdot.frebsite.nl/

I’ve not used it myself.
HTH
Ollie

On 23/11/2011, at 4:13 PM, Ben Buchanan <w...@200ok.com.au> wrote:

>>> text-overflow: ellipsis?
>>> http://www.quirksmode.org/css/textoverflow.html
>> Thank you, yes, the text-overflow property is great but does not work in
>> Firefox 3.6. Do you know of a work-around for Firefox.
> 
> Unless you have a really massive FF 3.6 userbase that you know is
> blocked from upgrades, I'd say use it anyway.
> 
> People regularly use things that don't work in IE - it doesn't stop
> being Progressive Enhancement just because Firefox was the weakest
> link in this case :)
> 
> cheers,
> Ben
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