How can I make my text responsive to the viewport in Webflow, especially on mobile phones, when the vw unit doesn't work in Safari? Is the fittext Javascript plugin the best solution and how do I implement it in Webflow?

Published on
September 22, 2023

To make text responsive to the viewport in Webflow, especially on mobile phones where the vw unit doesn't work in Safari, the fittext Javascript plugin can be used as a solution. By implementing it correctly, you can achieve responsive text that adjusts to different screen sizes. Here's how you can do it in Webflow:

  1. Add the fittext script: First, you need to add the fittext plugin script to your Webflow project. You can either download the script from the fittext website or use a CDN to include it in your project. It is recommended to add the script just before the closing body tag () to ensure it loads properly.

  2. Create a text element: In Webflow, create a text element where you want to apply the responsive text. You can either use a heading element (h1, h2, etc.) or a paragraph (p) element.

  3. Target the text element: Select the text element and go to the "Settings" panel on the right-hand side. In the "ID & Classes" section, assign a class name to the text element. For example, you can use the class name "responsive-text".

  4. Add custom code in the page settings: In the Webflow Designer, go to the "Page Settings" (gear icon) and then the "Custom Code" tab. In the "Head Code" section, add the following script:

    ```html

    ```

    This script will initialize the fittext plugin on the selected text element with the assigned class name.

  5. Configure fittext options: If you want to customize the way the text behaves, you can pass options to the fittext plugin. For example, you can change the widget scaling factor by adding the following line of code after $('.responsive-text').fitText();:

    ```html
    $('.responsive-text').fitText(1.2); // Change the scaling factor 1.2 to your preference
    ```

    You can also refer to the fittext documentation for more options and examples.

  6. Preview and publish: Preview your site in different viewports and test the responsiveness of the text element. Make any necessary adjustments to the fittext options to achieve the desired effect. Once you are satisfied, publish your site to make the changes live.

Implementing the fittext Javascript plugin in Webflow allows you to create responsive text that adapts to different screen sizes, including on mobile phones where the vw unit may not work well in Safari. It provides a straightforward solution and gives you control over how the text scales.

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