web designers
Resizing text blocks
When translating content, text in different languages can vary in length.
This often necessitates resizing text blocks on your website to ensure proper display and readability.

Below are recommendations for handling text resizing depending on the tools and technologies you are using:
1. Visual Website Builders
If you are using a visual website builder, resizing text blocks can typically be done through the builder's user interface. Follow these steps:

  • Check for Automatic Resizing: Some builders automatically adjust text blocks based on content. Verify if this feature is available.
  • Manual Adjustment: If automatic resizing is not available, manually adjust the text block dimensions. Drag the corners of the text block to increase its size.
  • Responsive Design: Ensure that changes are responsive, meaning they adapt to different screen sizes. Preview your site on various devices to confirm.
2. HTML
For those who are coding with HTML, resizing text blocks can be handled by adjusting the attributes of the HTML elements. Here are the steps:

  • Use Flexible Containers: Ensure your text blocks are within flexible containers like <div> elements.
  • Adjust div Properties: Modify the width and height properties directly in the HTML or through CSS classes.
3. CSS
When using CSS to manage text block sizes, you have more control over the styling and responsiveness. Here are some tips:
  • Set Flexible Sizes: Use relative units (like percentages, em, or rem) instead of fixed units (like px) to make the text blocks more adaptable.

.text-block {
    width: 80%;
    max-width: 600px;
    padding: 1em;
}
  • Overflow Handling: Use properties like overflow-wrap or word-break to handle long words or sentences.

.text-block {
    overflow-wrap: break-word;
    word-break: break-word;
}
General Recommendations
Regardless of the method you use, here are some general tips:

  • Test Across Languages: After resizing, test the text blocks with various language content to ensure readability and proper alignment.
  • Preview on Different Devices: Ensure the text blocks display correctly on desktops, tablets, and mobile devices.
  • Maintain Consistency: Keep the design consistent across all pages to provide a cohesive user experience.
By following these guidelines, you can ensure your website's text blocks are properly resized to accommodate content in different languages, providing a better experience for all users.
3. CSS
When using CSS to manage text block sizes, you have more control over the styling and responsiveness. Here are some tips:

  • Set Flexible Sizes: Use relative units (like percentages, em, or rem) instead of fixed units (like px) to make the text blocks more adaptable.
  • Media Queries: Implement media queries to adjust text block sizes based on screen size.
  • Overflow Handling: Use properties like overflow-wrap or word-break to handle long words or sentences.