Is it possible to change the placeholder text for forms only on mobile devices in Webflow?

Published on
September 22, 2023

Yes, it is possible to change the placeholder text for forms only on mobile devices in Webflow. Webflow provides a powerful feature called Conditional Visibility, which allows you to show or hide elements based on certain conditions, such as the device type.

To change the placeholder text for forms on mobile devices only, follow these steps:

  1. Select the form element you want to modify the placeholder text for.
  2. In the right sidebar, switch to the Settings tab.
  3. Scroll down to the Placeholder field and enter your desired placeholder text for desktop devices.
  4. Click on the "+" icon next to the Placeholder field to add a new condition.
  5. In the first dropdown menu, select "Device." This will allow you to set the condition based on the device type.
  6. In the second dropdown menu, select "is" or "is not" depending on whether you want to target mobile or non-mobile devices.
  7. In the third dropdown menu, choose the specific device you want to target (e.g., iPhone, Android phone, etc.).
  8. In the fourth field, enter your desired placeholder text for mobile devices.
  9. Click outside the field or press Enter to save your changes.

By following these steps, the placeholder text for the form element will be different on mobile devices compared to desktop devices.

Example:

Let's say you have a form element with a placeholder text of "Enter your email address" for desktop devices, and you want the placeholder text to be "Email" for mobile devices. You would follow the steps above, adding a condition to change the placeholder text specifically for mobile devices.

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