Is there a way to add forced line breaks to fix copy layout issues in Webflow on mobile without affecting the desktop layout?
TL;DR
- Wrap the target text in a Span with a custom class and set its display to Block and width to 100% for mobile views.
- Avoid global
<br>tags and only use duplicate elements with conditional visibility as a last resort.
You can add forced line breaks in Webflow for mobile layouts using responsive styling techniques that don't affect desktop views. Here's how to do it effectively:
1. Use Line Break (<br>) in Rich Text or Text Blocks
- Place a
<br>directly where you want the line break inside a Text Block or Rich Text element. - This break will affect all screen sizes, so it's only useful if the line break is needed universally—not recommended if only needed for mobile.
2. Use Span Wrapping with Responsive Styling (Preferred)
- Wrap the text you want to control in a Span (highlight part of the text and click the "+" button in the text toolbar, then choose Span).
- Give the Span a custom class (e.g.,
mobile-break). - In the Tablet/Mobile views, update the
mobile-breakclass with the following: - Display: Block
- Width: 100%
- This forces the text inside the span to break to a new line only on mobile, preserving the layout on desktop.
3. Use Conditional Visibility (Not Ideal for SEO)
- If necessary, you can create duplicate text elements:
- One styled for desktop (no breaks), set to hidden on mobile.
- One styled for mobile (with line breaks), set to hidden on desktop.
- This increases maintenance and can impact SEO, so only use in edge cases.
Summary
To fix copy layout issues on mobile without affecting desktop in Webflow, wrap desired text in a Span and use responsive CSS (Display: Block on mobile). Avoid inserting <br> tags globally unless the break is needed across all devices.