Breakpoints

Responsive Behavior

Specific screen widths where the layout or design changes to accommodate different device sizes, typically defined for mobile, tablet, and desktop views.

Visual Examples

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How It Works in Apps/Websites

Breakpoints define when layout changes occur via CSS media queries. Common breakpoints: 640px (small/mobile), 768px (medium/tablet), 1024px (large/laptop), 1280px (xl/desktop), 1536px (2xl). At each breakpoint, you can change layouts, font sizes, spacing, and which components appear.

How AI Interprets This Term

When you say 'breakpoints', AI understands: specific pixel values where design adapts. Mobile-first means styles apply to smallest and breakpoints override upward. Desktop-first is opposite. Common pattern: single column mobile -> 2 columns tablet -> 3+ columns desktop.

Prompt Examples

Copy-paste these prompts to use in your AI tools.

Basic

Create a responsive grid that changes columns at breakpoints

Detailed

Design a card grid with breakpoints: mobile (<640px) 1 column, tablet (640-1024px) 2 columns with 16px gap, desktop (>1024px) 3 columns with 24px gap. Cards should be full-width in their column.

Comparative

Show the same page layout at mobile (375px), tablet (768px), and desktop (1440px) breakpoints

Compare With

Related or contrasting terms to help you understand the differences.

responsive layout media queries fluid layout

Variants & States

Variants

mobile-firstdesktop-firstcontent-based

Usage Guidelines

When to Use

•All responsive websites
•Adapting layouts for devices
•Changing navigation patterns
•Adjusting typography

When NOT to Use

•Fixed-width designs
•Single device targets

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