How to Stack Horizontal Elements in Bootstrap on Smaller Screens

Описание: Learn how to create a responsive design in Bootstrap that will automatically stack elements vertically on smaller screens, making your web application user-friendly and visually appealing.
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How to Stack Horizontal Elements in Bootstrap on Smaller Screens

As a Bootstrap newbie, you might encounter challenges when it comes to ensuring that your webpage elements stack correctly on smaller screens. One such case is needing to have a button labeled "Add Project" stack beneath the "Active Projects" heading when viewed on devices with a smaller screen size. This guide will walk you through a straightforward solution to this problem using flexbox, a powerful CSS feature.

Understanding the Problem

When designing responsive web applications, it’s not uncommon to face issues with layout adjustments across various screen sizes. In your case, the layout needs to change so that:

The "Active Projects" text remains at the top.

The "Add Project" button moves below this text when the screen width decreases.

This ensures that your design remains clean and user-friendly, regardless of the viewing device.

Initial HTML Structure

Let’s begin by examining the HTML structure you provided. Your code shows a section for “Active Projects” followed by the button for adding new projects:

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Relevant CSS

Your initial CSS configuration is as follows:

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The Solution with Flexbox

To achieve the desired stacking effect of elements on smaller screens, we will utilize CSS Flexbox. The following media query will adjust the layout when the screen width is 768 pixels or less:

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Explanation of the Code

Media Query: The @media (max-width: 768px) rule applies the styles nested within it only when the screen's width is 768 pixels or smaller.

Flexbox Setup:

display: flex; allows you to create a flexible layout for the .general-section-header class.

flex-direction: column; changes the default row direction into a column layout, stacking the items vertically.

Reordering Elements:

We set the .header-add-new class to appear first in the stack with order: 1;.

The properties position: unset; and left: unset; remove any previous positioning styles that are not needed in the stacked layout.

Conclusion

Implementing a responsive layout in Bootstrap using flexbox can enhance your web application's user experience significantly. By following the steps outlined above, you can effectively stack elements like your "Add Project" button below the "Active Projects" heading on smaller screens. Utilizing media queries combined with flexbox ensures a cleaner, more organized presentation of your content.

Now you can confidently adjust your Bootstrap layouts as needed! Happy coding!