Divi's responsive options are essential for creating designs that seamlessly adapt across desktop, tablet, and mobile devices. While both Divi 4 and Divi 5 offer powerful responsive editing capabilities, Divi 5 introduces a streamlined approach that significantly simplifies the workflow.
Enable Responsive Design in Divi 5
Select the device for which you want to make the change from the top bar
Click on the module(s) you want to change
Make the desired content or design changes
Additionally, you can first open the module's settings and use the Device Selector.
Note: Unlike Divi 4, in Divi 5, when a device is selected, all the changes will be applied to the selected devices.
Key Differences: Divi 4 vs. Divi 5 Responsive Options
1. Activating Responsive Settings
Divi 4: Users must manually enable responsive settings for each design option. Once enabled, they must choose the device (desktop, tablet, or mobile) and make adjustments specific to that device.
Divi 5: Select the desired device (using the device selector). Any edits made to elements on the page will automatically apply to that device.
2. Streamlined Editing
Divi 4: Each responsive option is managed individually, requiring multiple steps to adjust settings for different devices.
Divi 5: Edits are device-specific, making applying changes without additional steps faster and more intuitive.
3. Contextual Workflow
Divi 4: Adjusting responsive settings often involved navigating different panels and toggling visibility options.
Divi 5: Selecting a device view immediately enables edits tailored to that device, reducing the need for extra toggles or setups.
4. User Interface Improvements
Divi 4: Responsive settings are functional but more segmented, with less emphasis on seamless transitions between devices.
Divi 5: The interface is unified and responsive first, ensuring a smoother editing experience with fewer clicks.
Practical Example: Adjusting Text Size
In Divi 4:
Open the module's settings.
Enable responsive options for the text size.
Select the target device (e.g., tablet or mobile).
Adjust the text size for that specific device.
Repeat for other devices as needed.
In Divi 5:
Select the target device from the device selector.
Adjust the text size through the settings panel.
Changes are automatically applied to the selected device without enabling extra options.
Benefits of Divi 5's Responsive Workflow
Reduced Steps: Divi 5 eliminates the need to enable responsive options for every setting, significantly reducing the time spent on device-specific adjustments.
Improved Usability: The device selector ensures users can quickly make changes without toggling additional settings.
Faster Iterations: The integrated workflow encourages on-the-fly edits, making perfecting designs for all devices easier.
Practical Tips for Responsive Editing in Divi 5
Start with Device Views: Before making edits, Select the device view (desktop, tablet, or mobile) to ensure your changes apply to the intended layout.
Global Styles and Presets: Use Divi 5's improved global presets to maintain consistency across devices while allowing for device-specific overrides.
Test Regularly Switch between device views often to verify that your changes look great across all screen sizes.
Conclusion
Divi 5 revolutionizes responsive design by eliminating the need to enable responsive settings manually. It streamlines the process with a device-first approach. This major shift from Divi 4 ensures faster, more intuitive design workflows, helping you create responsive layouts with ease.