Official statement
If the full content is present in the HTML and is visible in the rendered HTML (even if it's hidden behind a client-side 'Read more' button in JavaScript), Google can see and index it. This is not an SEO issue in 2021.
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How Does Google Actually Detect and Handle Hidden Text on Your Website?
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TL;DR
Google can index content hidden behind interactive elements like a 'Read more' button in JavaScript. This content must be present in the rendered HTML to be visible to Google. In practice, this means you don’t have to worry if your content is technically accessible.
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