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The Responsive Visibility Pattern

Explore how to control element visibility responsively using CSS media queries combined with display and visibility properties. Understand the practical applications and tradeoffs of this pattern to create adaptive interfaces that improve clarity on various screen sizes.

The Responsive Visibility pattern allows us to control which elements appear or disappear at specific screen sizes or contexts. This is essential for tailoring interfaces to different devices, conserving space, and reducing visual clutter. Whether it’s hiding a navigation bar on mobile or showing mobile-only actions, this pattern improves clarity and relevance across screen sizes.

How the pattern works

This pattern relies on media queries combined with CSS display, ...