How can I prevent text changes in Webflow's mobile version from affecting the desktop version and vice versa?

If text changes on mobile are affecting desktop (or vice versa) in Webflow, you're likely altering content, not just style. In Webflow, styling is responsive, but text content is global across breakpoints.

1. Understand Global Text Behavior

• When you edit text (e.g., change a headline’s wording), that change applies to all breakpoints, because it modifies the actual content, not style.
• Webflow uses a cascading responsive system for styling (fonts, sizes, margins), but not for text content.

2. Use Styling Instead of Content Changes

• You can adjust how text appears (e.g., font size, color, alignment) independently on mobile, tablet, or desktop via Style Panel settings.
• Content (like text inside a heading or paragraph) is not responsive by default—modifying it anywhere applies site-wide.

3. Use Visibility Settings for Different Content

If you need mobile and desktop to show different text, use duplicate elements and control their visibility:

• Duplicate the text element (e.g., two headings with different wording).
• Select the desktop version:
• In the Style Panel > Layout > Display, set to visible on Desktop, hidden on Mobile.
• Select the mobile version:
• Set to visible on Mobile, hidden on Desktop.
• This way, each device shows only its respective version.

4. Use Custom Code as a Last Resort

• You can also use JavaScript or embeds to swap text based on screen size, but this should be reserved for advanced needs.
• Best practice is using visibility controls for simple cases.

Summary

Webflow applies text content globally, while styles change per breakpoint. To have different text on mobile vs desktop, duplicate the text element and use visibility controls to show/hide based on device size.