How can I add a line break on a specific breakpoint in Webflow?

Published on
September 22, 2023

To add a line break on a specific breakpoint in Webflow, you can use the built-in options provided by the platform. Here's how to do it:

  1. Select the element where you want to add the line break. This could be a paragraph, heading, or any other text element.

  2. In the right-hand sidebar, click on the "Responsive" icon. This will open up the responsive settings panel.

  3. Inside the responsive settings panel, you'll see a list of breakpoints. Each breakpoint represents a specific screen size at which your website will adapt its layout. Select the breakpoint where you want to add the line break.

  4. With the specific breakpoint selected, you'll see a toolbar above the style panel that allows you to make changes specifically for that breakpoint. Click on the "Paragraph settings" button (represented by the T icon) to open the typography options.

  5. In the typography options, you'll find a "Line height" setting. Increase the line height to create more vertical space between lines of text, effectively adding a line break. You can adjust the value until you achieve the desired line break effect.

  6. Preview your website and make adjustments as necessary. Repeat the process for other breakpoints if needed.

Remember, adding a line break through increasing line height is just one way to achieve this effect. You can also try other options such as inserting a line break <br> tag within a custom code element or using CSS properties like margin-bottom or padding-bottom to add space between lines.

Example:

Let's say you have a paragraph element that contains a long sentence, and you want to add a line break on tablet devices (980px breakpoint).

  1. Select the paragraph element.
  2. Open the responsive settings panel and choose the "Tablet" breakpoint.
  3. Click on the "Paragraph settings" button in the toolbar above the style panel.
  4. Increase the line height value to create more space between lines and achieve the line break effect.
  5. Preview your website on tablet devices to ensure the line break looks as desired.

Now your paragraph element will have a line break specifically on tablet devices, enhancing readability or achieving the desired design effect.

Additional Questions:

  1. Can I add a line break on multiple breakpoints in Webflow?
  2. What are some alternative methods to add a line break in Webflow?
  3. How can I adjust line spacing for different elements in Webflow?