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How can I make the text in the Questions of the Dropdown component in Webflow adapt fluidly when the viewport is resized, without spilling past the margin?

TL;DR

To ensure that the text inside the Questions of a Dropdown component in Webflow adapts fluidly when resizing the viewport, follow these steps:

1. Use a Flexible Text Container

  • Wrap your text inside a div block with a defined max-width rather than using a rigid px width.
  • Set width: 100% to allow the text to fill the parent container while respecting margins.

2. Enable Auto-Wrapping

  • Ensure the text doesn’t overflow by setting white-space: normal in the text block’s style settings.
  • Use word-break: break-word if necessary, so long text automatically wraps within the parent container.

3. Set Responsive Typography

  • Use VW (viewport width) or REM units instead of fixed pixel sizes (px).
  • A good setting might be font-size: 3vw (adjust as necessary based on your design).
  • Alternatively, use Webflow’s built-in breakpoints to modify text size at different viewport widths.

4. Adjust Padding & Margins

  • Ensure that margins don't squeeze text too tightly—try padding: 5-10% on the sides inside the dropdown container.
  • If text still overflows, check that overflow: hidden is disabled so the text remains visible.

5. Test Across Different Viewports

  • In Webflow’s Designer, use the responsive preview tool (Shift + P) to check how the text behaves at different screen sizes.
  • Adjust font sizes, padding, or max-width settings as needed.

Summary

To make the Questions text inside a Dropdown component responsive, use a flexible width container, auto-wrapping text settings, responsive font sizes, and proper margins/padding. Adjust using Webflow’s responsive tools to refine the design for different screen sizes.

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