When a layout works across all devices and screen sizes, it is known as having a responsive layout. Responsive design is the practice of building layouts so that the design and accessibility remain intentional on any device.
The video below shows a Builder page at different sizes as the viewport changes size. As the size changes, the layout adapts to preserve its usability.
Creating layouts in Builder gives you a way to build with no code, and Builder generates the code as you work. Whether you build a layout entirely by hand coding or with a drag-and-drop Visual Editor, browsers ultimately calculate layout with one set of rules. Because of this, a basic understanding of how browsers interpret what you build can help you create layouts more efficiently and successfully.
The following articles show you how to plan, create, and adjust layouts with responsiveness in mind.
- The Box Model: learn how browsers understand layouts and how to plan your own
- How Width Affects Layout: read about how different width settings on a block can change how the block behaves
- Margin and Padding: learn what they are and when to use them
- Using Columns for Responsiveness: discover how Builder's built-in Columns block adapts to different screen sizes automatically. You can build entire pages with Columns.
- Fixing Layouts: check out this article if you have a layout that needs help responding appropriately to different screen sizes.
The Builder responsive design documentation covers the principles of building responsively in-depth and these insights can prove especially helpful if you're manually creating or tweaking layouts.
Additionally, you can use the Builder Visual Editor AI to create and edit responsive layouts just like a developer would. For more information, visit Visual Copilot.