Is there a way to add forced line breaks to fix copy layout issues in Webflow on mobile without affecting the desktop layout?

Yes, you can add forced line breaks in Webflow for mobile layouts using responsive design settings or custom elements, without impacting the desktop layout.

1. Use Responsive Visibility to Control Line Breaks

• Insert a standard line break by adding a Text Block or Span with a <br> where needed.
• Use Webflow’s visibility settings to show or hide that element per breakpoint:
• Select the element, then go to the Style panel.
• Scroll to Layout > Display and choose Hide on Desktop, but keep Visible on Mobile.
• This ensures the forced line break only appears on mobile.

2. Use <wbr> for Optional Line Breaks

• Wrap text in a Text Span, and insert a <wbr> inline element within the text where it could break.
• Webflow doesn’t support HTML entities directly in the Designer, but you can:
• Add an Embed element with your custom copy including <wbr> as optional break points.
• This will allow break points only where needed, and only if the screen is narrow enough.

3. Adjust Text Wrapping with Spans or Forced Width

• Wrap specific words in Span elements, then apply custom class-based styling.
• For spans that need a break on smaller screens:
• Set display: block or inline-block on the span.
• Use media queries via Webflow breakpoints to apply these classes only on mobile.

4. Use Custom Classes and Media Queries

• Apply a custom class to the copy you want to affect.
• Inside Webflow’s Style panel, go to the Mobile Portrait breakpoint and add:
• Width constraints
• Margins or padding to force line break behavior visually
• This will be limited to mobile views without touching desktop.

Summary

To force line breaks only on mobile in Webflow, use responsive visibility, optional <wbr> tags via embeds, or custom span styling with mobile-specific rules. These keep desktop layouts intact while improving readability on smaller screens.