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Choose the context before the screen

One task need not look the same on a phone and a desktop.

On phones, prioritize actions

People often use phones while moving, queuing or checking something briefly. Tell Liquid if one-handed use matters, which controls need to be reachable and how users should return from details. Help them complete one action before adding secondary information.

On desktops, prioritize comparison

Computers suit simultaneous lists, filters, details and statistics. Simply shrinking a desktop dashboard into a phone creates a long, crowded column. Explain what must remain visible together and what can move into mobile detail views.

Previews are a testing aid

Check narrow and wide layouts after creation, including long titles, keyboards, open menus and horizontal overflow. Previews reveal issues but do not replace real phone testing. Native apps and publishable mini programs need further platform adaptation.

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