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?

When you edit content at different breakpoints in Webflow, it can easily cause spacing and sizing issues, especially for sections like testimonials and footers. Here's how to fix and prevent that.

1. Inspect Styles Across Breakpoints

• Go to the Designer, and use the breakpoint navigation at the top bar to switch between desktop, tablet, mobile landscape, and mobile portrait.
• Carefully check padding, margins, width, and height settings for the affected sections (like testimonials and footers).
• Look for styles overridden on smaller breakpoints (marked in blue), which can unintentionally create excessive spacing.

2. Reset or Adjust Inherited Styles

• If a margin, padding, or dimension property doesn't need to be customized per breakpoint, clear the value (click the blue highlighted style and click the small reset icon).
• Let elements inherit values from wider breakpoints unless a real adjustment is needed.
• Only make specific adjustments where absolutely required for responsive design.

3. Use Consistent Units and Auto Settings

• Prefer relative units like percentages (%) or viewport-based units (vw, vh) instead of heavy pixel (px) values to maintain better responsiveness.
• Use Auto settings for width or height where appropriate instead of fixed values to allow elements to adapt naturally.

4. Check Flexbox or Grid Settings

• Review parent containers to ensure Flexbox and Grid settings are not introducing unneeded gaps.
• In Flexbox layouts, confirm that gap, margins, and alignment are intentional.
• In Grids, verify that row height settings are not stretching items more than necessary.

5. Minimize Manual Overrides with Combo Classes

• Instead of adding manual margin or padding on every unique testimonial card, create a combo class (e.g., testimonial-card mobile) and style within context.
• This keeps your customizations organized and easier to revert later if needed.

6. Double-Check Global Spacing Settings

• Inspect and adjust global styles like Body, Section, Container, etc. Minor unintentional top/bottom padding at these levels can affect multiple areas.
• Make sure a global class is not conflicting with your intended section layout, causing compounds of extra space.

7. Utilize Negative Margins Carefully (as Last Resort)

• If all logical methods fail and you need fine-tuning, apply small negative margins to compensate for undesired gaps — but use this cautiously and only if justified.

Summary

To fix spacing and sizing issues in Webflow after editing breakpoints, systematically check inherited styles, optimize relative units, verify parent layout settings, and organize customizations with combo classes. Always prioritize adjustments at higher breakpoints first and use resets or Auto settings where possible to ensure smoother responsiveness across all devices.