How can I ensure that the tablet design in Webflow matches the PC design, especially when the tablet is set horizontally?

If your tablet design in Webflow doesn’t match your desktop (PC) layout, especially in horizontal orientation, it’s likely due to how the Webflow breakpoints cascade styles and adjust layouts. Here’s how to align your tablet view properly.

1. Understand Webflow Breakpoints

• Webflow uses cascading styles, meaning desktop styles pass down to tablet and smaller breakpoints unless overridden.
• Tablet view starts at 991px and below—this includes horizontal tablets like iPads in landscape orientation.
• If your tablet layout looks off, it’s likely using some inherited desktop styles that don't scale well in tablet width.

2. Preview and Resize Manually

• In Webflow Designer, click the Tablet icon at the top center.
• Then drag the resize handle to simulate different tablet widths (especially 991px).
• This lets you simulate landscape tablet widths, which are often where layout shifts or stacking issues appear.

3. Adjust Styles for Tablet Breakpoint

• Once on the Tablet (991px) breakpoint, begin tweaking styles.
• Adjust key layout properties: padding, margin, font sizes, flex/grid behavior, etc.
• Use Flexbox or Grid layout settings that adapt-well to variable widths.

4. Watch for Desktop-Only Overrides

• Some components may be absolutely positioned for desktop but break on tablet.
• Avoid using fixed widths or large absolute positions unless media queries are used to adjust them.

5. Use Custom Media Queries (If Needed)

• If Webflow’s native breakpoints aren’t enough, add custom media queries in the Page Settings under Inside tag.
• Example: For styling devices between 768px and 1024px, use @media only screen and (min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 1024px).
• However, this requires manual CSS overrides, so use cautiously.

6. Test on Real Devices or Emulators

• After publishing, open your site on a real tablet in landscape mode.
• Alternatively, use browser tools (like Chrome DevTools) to simulate iPad or other tablets in horizontal view.

Summary

To match your tablet horizontal design to the desktop layout, start by previewing the 991px Tablet breakpoint in Webflow and adjust inherited styles directly there. Focus on flexible layouts, avoid fixed widths, and test on real devices to ensure consistency.