How to create a responsive two-column layout in Bubble.io?

Learn how to create a responsive two-column layout in Bubble.io. Step-by-step guide to setting up workspace, adding groups, configuring columns, making layout responsive, and styling.

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Overview

Creating a responsive two-column layout in Bubble.io is straightforward and enhances your app's usability across devices. Start by setting up your workspace and navigating to the design tab. Add and resize a container group to 100% width for responsiveness. Insert two groups inside, each occupying 50% width. Ensure correct alignment and adjust properties for horizontal display. Use the "Responsive" tab to fine-tune how your columns adjust to different screen sizes. Style your columns with borders, margins, and content, then save and test for both desktop and mobile views.

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How to create a responsive two-column layout in Bubble.io?

Setting Up Your Bubble.io Workspace

Log in to Bubble.io and open your project or create a new one if you haven’t already.
Navigate to the design tab ( on the left sidebar) where you can build and style your UI components.
Select the main page or create a new one for your layout.

Adding a Container Group

Drag and drop a "Group" element from the Elements tab on the left sidebar onto your canvas.
Resize the group to your desired width which will accommodate two columns inside it. Set its width to 100% to make it responsive.
Make sure the group’s container layout is set to "Fixed" to start with.

Configuring the Two Columns

Add two new Groups inside the main parent Group by dragging and dropping the "Group" element inside it.
Select the first group (left column), and then in the property editor, set its width to 50%. This ensures it takes half the available width.
Repeat for the second group (right column), also setting its width to 50%.
Ensure both columns are vertically aligned inside the parent container.
Adjust the properties to make sure both columns display horizontally using the “Align to Parent” functions where needed.

Making the Layout Responsive

Click on the "Responsive" tab at the top of the Bubble editor.
Select your main group and ensure its width is set to 100% of the parent container.
Adjust both column groups to make sure they maintain their widths proportionally when the browser resizes. A rule of thumb is to set their minimum width percentages and check the "Fit width to content" setting if needed.
Use the “Hiding Rule” feature if you necessitate adjusting how elements behave across different devices (for example, stacking the columns vertically on mobile screens).
Preview your page and resize the browser window to ensure the columns adjust correctly.

Styling the Two-Column Layout

Select each column group and style them as needed. Use borders, backgrounds, margins, and paddings to achieve the desired look.
You can also add text elements, images, or any other Bubble components inside each column to populate your layout.
Remember to always check back in the “Responsive” tab to ensure that any additional styling changes don’t disrupt the responsiveness of your columns.

Saving and Testing

After setting up and styling your responsive two-column layout, preview your application to ensure everything looks correct in both desktop and mobile views.
Save your changes and deploy them if everything works as expected.
Continuously check the responsiveness as you add more content and elements to the columns to ensure they still behave correctly.

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