When a page's content rearranges to fit a smaller or zoomed-in screen so everything stays readable in a single column, without the user having to scroll sideways.
Synonyms
- content reflow
Related terms
In plain words
- content rearranging so you never have to scroll left and right
Usage example
The report passed the accessibility check because its text reflowed cleanly at 400 percent zoom.
Don't confuse with…
- responsive web designReflow is the goal of no two-directional scrolling on small or zoomed screens; responsive design is the broader technique that achieves it.
Categories
- Responsive & adaptive design