What could be the reason for the layout issues and text display problems on Mac and iOS devices when my website, designed using Webflow, is working properly on Windows and Android?

If your Webflow-designed website displays correctly on Windows and Android but has layout issues or text display problems on Mac and iOS devices, the issue may be related to font rendering, browser differences, or viewport compatibility. Here’s how to troubleshoot and fix it:

1. Check Font Compatibility

• Ensure that custom fonts used on the site are properly loaded and compatible with macOS/iOS.
• Webflow uses Google Fonts, System Fonts, or Uploaded Fonts—if a custom font is missing, macOS/iOS may substitute it, affecting layout.
• Solution: Use Web-safe fonts, ensure all font file formats are uploaded (WOFF, WOFF2, TTF, EOT), or select fonts from Webflow’s font library for better support.

2. Verify Flexbox and Grid Layouts

• macOS and iOS browsers use WebKit, which may handle Flexbox or CSS Grid slightly differently than Windows/Android.
• Element alignment, margins, or padding may shift unexpectedly due to flex property differences.
• Solution: Try setting min-width: 0 on flex children and test modifications using Safari’s Web Inspector on macOS or iOS devices.

3. Handle Viewport Scaling Issues

• iOS sometimes scales content differently due to its auto-zooming behavior, especially with form inputs or non-responsive layouts.
• Solution: Ensure the <meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1"> is set correctly in Webflow.
• Additionally, avoid fixed-width elements that may not scale well on Apple devices.

4. Fix Safari-Specific CSS Issues

• Safari may ignore certain CSS properties (e.g., vh, position: sticky, or specific animations/transitions).
• Features like backdrop-filter, clip-path, or overflow:hidden might behave differently.
• Solution: Use WebKit-specific prefixes (-webkit-) for CSS properties if needed and check for fallback behaviors.

5. Test Animation & Interaction Performance

• Webflow animations using GSAP, Webflow's native interactions, or Lottie files may perform differently on iOS.
• Heavy animations may cause flickering or choppiness.
• Solution: Test animations in Safari and iOS devices, and avoid using will-change: transform excessively.

6. Debug Using Safari's Developer Tools

• Open Safari on macOS and press Cmd + Option + I to access the Developer Console.
• Enable Develop Mode on macOS Safari, then use the iOS Simulator or connect a real iPhone to inspect issues.

Summary

Mac and iOS layout issues in Webflow usually stem from font incompatibility, Flexbox discrepancies, viewport scaling problems, Safari-specific CSS behaviors, or performance-heavy animations. Testing using Safari’s Web Inspector and ensuring proper CSS adjustments will help resolve these problems effectively.