How can I fix spacing and sizing issues in Webflow after editing specific breakpoints and ensure that elements like testimonial sections and footers are not overly spaced out?

Spacing and sizing issues in Webflow often occur when styles are unintentionally adjusted on specific breakpoints, causing overflow or excessive gaps. Here's how to fix and prevent those issues to ensure sections like testimonials and footers stay consistent across devices.

1. Inspect Element Spacing on All Breakpoints

• Switch between breakpoints using the device icons at the top of the Designer (Desktop, Tablet, Mobile Landscape, Mobile Portrait).
• Select your testimonial section or footer, and check for:
• Unusually large padding or margin values.
• Hidden content adding space (e.g., invisible elements with height).
• Use the Navigator panel to inspect nested structure (e.g., containers inside sections) for hidden or duplicated spacing.

2. Reset Unnecessary Styles

• On each breakpoint, if a spacing value looks off (e.g. 100px bottom margin) and isn't needed, click the blue arrow next to the style to reset it.
• Unset paddings/margins set accidentally on breakpoints—Webflow allows you to override styles per breakpoint, which may cause inherited layout issues.

3. Use Max Width and Auto Margins for Centering

• For layout elements (like testimonials), ensure you’re using:
• Max width (e.g., 1140px) on main content wrappers.
• Auto left/right margins to center the content.
• Avoid fixed widths unless absolutely necessary, especially on smaller breakpoints.

4. Check Section Height Settings

• Avoid using fixed heights (e.g., 800px height on a section) unless required. Instead:
• Use padding for space around content.
• Let height be defined by content inside the section.

5. Review Flex and Grid Settings

• Make sure Flexbox or Grid layouts used inside testimonials or footer haven’t introduced excessive spacing:
• Check for inappropriate gap values or justify/self-alignment that might stretch items.
• On mobile, modify layout direction (e.g. flex column) and adjust spacing to match a vertical stack format.

6. Use Global Classes and Inheritable Styles

• To maintain consistency across devices:
• Create reusable classes for common sections (e.g., .section-padding, .footer-wrapper).
• Set spacing primarily on Desktop and only override on smaller breakpoints when truly needed.

7. Test Responsiveness in Preview and Live

• Use Preview mode in Webflow to simulate different devices.
• After publishing, check the live version on multiple screen sizes to catch discrepancies not visible in Designer viewports.

8. Use Audit Panel to Identify Issues

• Click the Audit panel (flag icon) in Designer to view mismatched styles, missing alt tags, or potential overflow issues that contribute to layout problems.

Summary

To fix spacing and sizing issues in Webflow after editing breakpoints, check each device for inconsistent padding/margin, reset unnecessary overrides, avoid fixed heights, and use scalable layout techniques (flex/grid with proper gaps). This ensures testimonial sections and footers remain clean and proportional across all screen sizes.