REM sizing for responsive type
In this Framer tutorial, you will learn REM sizing for responsive type. We explain a practical workflow, highlight the key settings that affect the result, and show how to apply the technique on real pages for cleaner UX and better site performance.
What is REM and how does it work in Framer for responsive typography?
REM is a font-size unit that scales from a single base value you set inside your Layout Template. In Framer, one REM always equals that custom base size, whether that’s 16px, 20px, or anything else. Because the base value can change per breakpoint, your entire type scale automatically adapts across desktop, tablet, and mobile. Any text layer using REM will stay in proportion to the base, making global typography updates quick, consistent, and fully responsive.
How do I set up REM-based font sizing in Framer?
To set up REM-based font sizing in Framer, first ensure your layout template defines a base value for REM, which defaults to 16 pixels. You can customize this base value for each breakpoint (for example, 16, 18, and 20 pixels for different devices). Then, in your text layers, set the size property to REM and choose your desired value. This makes your text responsive and linked to the breakpoints automatically.
What are the benefits of using REM over pixel-based text styles in Framer?
Using REM instead of pixel-based text styles fixes the core issues of fixed pixel values and disconnected breakpoint behavior. REM scales from a single root size, so your typography updates automatically when you change that base value in your layout template. This makes text styles responsive by default, dramatically simplifies breakpoint management, and also respects a user’s browser font-size preferences, improving accessibility without extra work.
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May 1, 2025
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