Responsive issues in Elementor are common—your site may look perfect on desktop but break on tablet or mobile. The good news? Most problems are easy to fix once you know where to look.
In this guide, you’ll learn why Elementor responsive issues happen and how to fix them step by step.
1. Use Elementor’s Responsive Mode Properly
Elementor has built-in responsive controls—use them.
How to check:
- Open the page in Elementor
- Click Desktop / Tablet / Mobile icons (top panel)
- Adjust layout separately for each device
2. Set Responsive Font Sizes
Large text is the #1 mobile issue.
Fix it:
- Go to Style → Typography
- Click the device icon next to font size
- Set smaller sizes for tablet & mobile
Use em or rem units instead of px for better scaling.
3. Adjust Padding & Margin for Mobile
Huge spacing looks fine on desktop but breaks mobile layouts.
Fix it:
- Select widget
- Go to Advanced → Padding / Margin
- Click the responsive icon
- Reduce values for tablet & mobile
4. Fix Column Stacking Issues
Sometimes columns don’t stack correctly on mobile.
Fix it:
- Click the container
- change content direction
5. Hide Elements on Mobile (When Necessary)
Not everything needs to show on mobile.
How to hide elements:
- Select widget/section
- Go to Advanced → Responsive
- Hide on: Mobile/Tablet
6. Always Test on Real Devices
- Your phone
- Tablet
- Chrome DevTools
- Different browsers
Conclusion
Most Elementor responsive issues are caused by font sizes, spacing, or column settings. With Elementor’s responsive controls, you can easily create a layout that looks great on all devices—no coding required.
