How can I change animations for different devices in Webflow, specifically for mobile? Also, how can I make elements smaller in phone portrait mode while using the same tags as in landscape mode?
TL;DR
- Duplicate elements and apply device-specific animations, controlling visibility per breakpoint to target mobile users.
- Adjust element sizes by switching to the Phone Portrait breakpoint and modifying style settings or using combo classes for device-specific refinements.
To change animations for mobile devices in Webflow and adjust element sizes specifically in phone portrait mode, you’ll need to use Webflow’s responsive settings and conditional interactions.
1. Duplicate and Customize Animations by Breakpoint
- Webflow does not let you change a single animation per breakpoint, but you can build alternate animations and trigger them conditionally based on screen size.
- To do this, create separate interactions for different devices in the Interactions Panel.
- Use visibility or custom triggers like “Scroll Into View” or “Page Load” and target specific classes tailored for mobile.
- In the Navigator, duplicate the animated element, then:
- Set desktop-only versions to display: none on mobile breakpoints.
- Show the alternate mobile version only on smaller breakpoints (set display: block on phone portrait).
- Apply a customized animation to the mobile-only version.
2. Use Breakpoint Controls for Sizing Elements in Phone Portrait
- Go to the Style Panel and switch to the Phone Portrait breakpoint (icon at the top center).
- Select the element (even if they share tags/classes).
- Adjust size-specific properties like:
- Font size, line height
- Padding/margin
- Width/height, max-width
- These changes will only apply from that breakpoint and below unless overridden.
3. Use Combo Classes for Fine-Tuned Control
- If the element needs slightly different behavior or styles in portrait vs. landscape but the same base tag/class, use Combo Classes.
- Example: Create
.button.mobilefor mobile styling while preserving the base.buttonclass settings.
4. Preview in Different Devices
- Use Webflow’s Device Preview Mode (top toolbar) to test animations and sizes across breakpoints.
- Always publish and test on a real mobile device to ensure animations work as expected.
Summary
To manage different animations for devices, duplicate elements with unique interactions and toggle visibility based on breakpoints. For size adjustments in phone portrait, switch to that breakpoint and style normally using the same classes or combo classes. Webflow's responsive controls make it easy to optimize for different screen orientations.