How can I fix the issue where the 320px screen size overrides higher screen sizes and affects specific elements such as pictures on my Webflow project? This is causing frustration and delays in my work. Thank you for any assistance in resolving this problem.

When styles set in the 320px (mobile portrait) breakpoint are incorrectly affecting larger breakpoints, it usually means styles were applied globally or not overwritten at higher breakpoints. Here's how to fix and prevent that in Webflow.

1. Understand Webflow’s Cascade Model

• Webflow follows a mobile-first approach: styles apply upward unless overridden.
• Changes made at the 320px breakpoint will also affect tablet and desktop unless you explicitly override them in those breakpoints.

2. Inspect Where the Styles Were Set

• Select the affected image or element.
• Open the Style panel while viewing the 320px breakpoint to see if properties (e.g., size, margin, padding, display) are set.
• If those properties are applied and not changed in larger breakpoints, they will "stick" up the cascade.

3. Override the Style at Larger Breakpoints

• Go to Tablet, Desktop, or other larger breakpoints in Webflow Designer.
• Select the same element.
• Manually adjust size, visibility, positioning, etc., to values appropriate for that viewport.
• These updated styles will override the 320px settings at larger sizes.

4. Avoid Global Style Conflicts

• Don't style base classes (like Image, Section) on the mobile view unless necessary. Instead:
• Use combo classes or dedicated classes to target elements more precisely.
• Consider making breakpoint-specific adjustments in the larger views first, then going downwards if needed.

5. Use Webflow Navigator and Style Manager

• Check Webflow's Navigator panel to ensure your elements are correctly nested, as layout shifts can occur from improper structure.
• Open the Style Manager to see if multiple elements are using shared classes that might be unintentionally affected by a style change.

6. Use Hidden Overrides with Caution

• If visibility or arrangement differs between breakpoints (e.g., a picture hidden at 320px but visible on 768px+), ensure:
• You're using Display: none or Visibility settings correctly.
• Check that Positioning (absolute/fixed) is not affecting layout across breakpoints.

Summary

To fix 320px styles overriding larger breakpoints, explicitly override any cascading styles at each larger breakpoint where a different layout or appearance is needed. Webflow’s mobile-first cascade means styles will propagate upwards unless you tell them not to. Always verify which breakpoint you’re editing in the Style panel and adjust accordingly.