How to hide certain elements in Webflow at specific breakpoints using Display settings?

Hiding Elements in Webflow at Specific Breakpoints Using Display Settings

 

Webflow allows designers to create responsive designs that adapt to different screen sizes, known as breakpoints. You can control the visibility of elements at these breakpoints using Webflow's display settings. This comprehensive guide will walk you through the process of hiding specific elements at different breakpoints.

 

Prerequisites

 

• An active Webflow account with an accessible project.
• Basic understanding of Webflow’s Designer interface.
• Familiarity with CSS display properties and responsive design concepts.

 

Understanding Breakpoints and Display Settings

 

• Breakpoints in Webflow allow you to define styles for specific ranges of screen sizes, such as mobile, tablet, desktop, etc.
• Display settings help you control the rendering of elements on the page. The key property is 'Display: none', which hides the element.

 

Steps to Hide Elements at Specific Breakpoints

 

1. Open Your Webflow Project

• Log in to your Webflow account and navigate to the project where you want to hide elements at specific breakpoints.
• Enter the Webflow Designer interface to access your project's design environment.

 

2. Select the Element to Hide

• Click on the navigator panel (or click directly on the element in the canvas) to select the HTML element you wish to hide at certain breakpoints.
• Elements can be anything from a section, div block, image, text block, etc.

 

3. Access the Display Settings

• With the element selected, navigate to the Style panel on the right side of the Designer.
• Locate the 'Layout' section where you’ll find the display settings dropdown.

 

4. Adjust Display Settings for Different Breakpoints

• Switch between different breakpoints using the top-right breakpoint icons in the Designer to ensure you are styling the correct one (desktop, tablet, mobile landscape, mobile portrait).
• For the chosen breakpoint where you want the element to be hidden, select the 'Display' dropdown.
• Change the setting to 'None'. This setting will hide the element for only the selected breakpoint.

 

5. Apply and Review Changes

• Repeat the step for any other breakpoints where you want the element to be hidden.
• Preview your site using the preview mode to ensure that the changes reflect correctly across different device sizes.

 

Tips for Effective Use of Display Settings

 

• Inherit and Override: Remember that styles are inherited from larger breakpoints to smaller ones, thus ensuring smaller breakpoints override any inherited settings when needed.
• Responsive Design: Consider the user experience on each device size to decide whether an element should be hidden or displayed.
• Testing: Regularly test your changes in different viewports to avoid unexpected layout shifts due to hidden elements.

 

By following these steps and tips, you can seamlessly hide elements at specific breakpoints using Webflow. This approach enhances your site's responsiveness, ensuring users have an optimized experience on any device size.