bootstrap or fluid wordpress layouts responsive methods

#Bootstrap or fluid wordpress layouts responsive methods full#

Create an index.php file with the following boilerplate.

We’ll follow the WordPress standard setup for our plugin. We’ll add a new folder for our plugin called “multi-breakpoint-columns”. In a sandbox WordPress development environment, navigate to the wp-content/plugins/ directory. You could also house this within a theme if you prefer. Setting up a plugin to extend core blocks in WordPressįor this demo, we’ll use a plugin to add our additional breakpoint functionality. Behind the scenes, this simply toggles our custom class on/off. Then we’ll hook into the column block and add a toggle UI control.

#Bootstrap or fluid wordpress layouts responsive methods full#

The basic idea behind this approach is inspired by the “ beyond block styles” series from Justin Tadlock.įirst, we’ll simply set up a custom class that when applied to the columns block will cause it to collapse to full width at a breakpoint that we specify. You could use this same approach to go even farther and add multiple extra breakpoint levels, or ordering controls as well – though I would advise being selective when using this technique to not clutter the interface. In this tutorial I’ll go over a method of extending the columns block to allow for an additional tablet breakpoint toggle, so that we can make more complex layouts like a 4-2-1 grid. That said, for some layouts the “collapse on mobile” control for the columns block is simply not enough. I actually like this approach for content editors, since editing layout options for a bunch of device sizes can be overwhelming.

The WordPress editor opts for a slim approach, leveraging fluid design tools for spacing and typography that ideally reduce the need for having multiple breakpoints on the page. One of the most frequently cited limitations of the WordPress block editor is the lack of true responsive design options that are found in full fledged site builders like Elementor.