How can I set text in Webflow to automatically scale down or break into multiple lines when it reaches the edge of the screen?

Published on
September 22, 2023

To set text in Webflow to automatically scale down or break into multiple lines when it reaches the edge of the screen, you can use the following steps:

  1. Select the text element: Double-click the text element on your Webflow canvas or select it from the Navigator panel.

  2. Set width and height: In the Element settings panel, you can specify the width and height of the text container. Make sure to leave enough space for the text to scale down or wrap into multiple lines.

  3. Set the font size: In the Typography section of the Style panel, set the desired font size for the text. You can choose a fixed font size or use a relative unit like 'vw' (viewport width) or 'vh' (viewport height).

  4. Enable responsiveness: In the Position section of the Style panel, check the "Responsive" checkbox. This ensures that the text will adapt to different screen sizes.

  5. Set text scaling: In the Typography section of the Style panel, click on the icon next to the font size input field. This will open the Advanced Typography options. Here, you can enable the "Auto scaling" feature. This will automatically scale down the font size when the text container width is too small to accommodate the original font size.

  6. Set text wrapping: By default, text in Webflow will wrap into multiple lines when it reaches the edge of the parent container. However, you can further customize the text wrapping behavior by adjusting the "Text overflow" and "Text wrap" properties in the Typography section of the Style panel. Experiment with these settings to achieve the desired text wrapping behavior.

By following these steps, you can ensure that your text in Webflow automatically scales down or breaks into multiple lines when it reaches the edge of the screen. This allows your text to remain readable and visually appealing across different screen sizes and devices.

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