🎨 Mobile Settings & Styles
Learn how to efficiently configure element settings and apply styles using AppStruct's mobile-optimized interface. This guide covers the touch-friendly tools and workflows for styling elements on mobile devices.
Mobile Settings Overview
The mobile settings interface adapts complex styling controls for touch interaction, providing professional-grade design tools optimized for mobile screens and finger-based navigation.
Key Features:
- Touch-Optimized Controls - Large, finger-friendly interface elements
- Contextual Organization - Smart grouping of related settings
- Quick Access Tools - FAB integration for rapid style changes
- Visual Feedback - Real-time preview of style changes
- Efficient Workflows - Streamlined processes for common tasks
Settings Access Methods
Primary Access: Element FAB
How to Access:
- Select an element by tapping it on the canvas
- FAB appears near the selected element
- Tap the settings FAB (gear icon)
- Settings panel slides up from the bottom
Advantages:
- Quick access to element-specific settings
- Contextual settings for selected element type
- Minimal navigation required
- Maintains visual context with selected element
Secondary Access: Bottom Navigation
How to Access:
- Select an element first
- Tap "Settings" in bottom navigation
- Element settings panel opens
When to Use:
- When FAB is not visible or accessible
- For more complex setting workflows
- When working with multiple elements
Context Menu Access
How to Access:
- Long-press any element
- Select "Settings" from context menu
- Settings panel opens for that element
Benefits:
- Direct access without separate selection step
- Works well for quick style adjustments
- Good for users who prefer gesture-based navigation
Mobile Settings Panel Structure
Panel Organization
Header Section:
- Element Name - Editable element identifier
- Element Type - Visual indicator (icon + type name)
- Close Button - X icon to dismiss panel
- Quick Actions - Copy, paste, duplicate buttons
Tabbed Interface: The settings panel uses tabs to organize different types of controls:
| Tab | Content | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| ⚙️ Settings | Properties, content, behavior | Core element configuration |
| 🎨 Styles | Colors, fonts, sizes, effects | Visual appearance control |
| ⚡ Actions | Interactions, animations, workflows | Element behavior and logic |
Content Areas
Scrollable Sections:
- Grouped Controls - Related settings grouped visually
- Expandable Sections - Collapsible groups for organization
- Search/Filter - Quick access to specific settings
- Recently Used - Quick access to recently modified settings
Touch-Optimized Controls:
- Large Sliders - Easy finger adjustment
- Touch-Friendly Toggles - Big switches for boolean options
- Color Pickers - Large color swatches and palettes
- Input Fields - Mobile keyboard optimized
Styling Tools & Controls
Color Selection
Color Picker Interface:
- Large Color Swatches - Easy touch selection
- Recent Colors - Quick access to recently used colors
- Design System Colors - Project-defined color palette
- Custom Color Input - Hex, RGB, HSL inputs
- Eyedropper Tool - Color selection from canvas (where supported)
Color Application:
- Background Colors - Element background styling
- Text Colors - Typography color control
- Border Colors - Outline and border styling
- Shadow Colors - Drop shadow and effect colors
Typography Controls
Font Selection:
- Large Font Previews - Visual font samples
- System Fonts - Device-native font options
- Web Fonts - Google Fonts and custom fonts
- Font Categories - Serif, sans-serif, monospace grouping
Text Styling:
- Size Sliders - Touch-friendly size adjustment
- Weight Selection - Bold, normal, light options
- Style Options - Italic, underline, strikethrough
- Alignment Tools - Left, center, right, justify
- Line Height - Text spacing control
- Letter Spacing - Character spacing adjustment
Layout & Positioning
Size Controls:
- Width/Height Sliders - Touch-responsive size adjustment
- Unit Selection - Pixels, percentages, viewport units
- Aspect Ratio Lock - Maintain proportions
- Auto-sizing - Content-based sizing options
Position Controls:
- Position Type - Absolute, relative positioning
- Coordinate Inputs - X/Y position values
- Margin Controls - Space around element
- Padding Controls - Internal space control
- Z-Index Slider - Layer ordering control
Visual Effects
Border & Outline:
- Border Width - Slider-based thickness control
- Border Style - Solid, dashed, dotted options
- Border Radius - Corner rounding control
- Border Color - Color picker integration
Shadow & Effects:
- Drop Shadow - Shadow distance and blur
- Box Shadow - Comprehensive shadow control
- Text Shadow - Typography shadow effects
- Opacity - Transparency control
- Blur Effects - Background and element blur
Background Options:
- Solid Colors - Single color backgrounds
- Gradients - Linear and radial gradients
- Images - Background image upload and control
- Patterns - Repeating background patterns
Mobile-Specific Styling Features
Touch-Optimized Input Methods
Slider Controls:
- Large Touch Areas - Easy finger manipulation
- Value Previews - Real-time value display
- Snap Points - Common values for quick selection
- Fine Control - Precision adjustment when needed
Toggle Switches:
- Large Switch Size - Easy thumb operation
- Clear On/Off States - Obvious visual feedback
- Immediate Application - Instant style changes
- Haptic Feedback - Touch confirmation
Selection Lists:
- Large Item Heights - Finger-friendly list items
- Visual Previews - See options before applying
- Categorized Lists - Organized option groups
- Search Capability - Quick option finding
Responsive Style Management
Device-Specific Styling:
- Mobile Styles - Styles that apply only to mobile devices
- Tablet Styles - Tablet-specific responsive styles
- Desktop Styles - Desktop-only styling rules
- Auto-Adaptation - Automatic responsive adjustments
Breakpoint Controls:
- Visual Breakpoint Picker - Easy breakpoint selection
- Preview Modes - See styles at different screen sizes
- Inheritance Display - Show which styles inherit from which breakpoints
Efficient Mobile Styling Workflows
Quick Style Application
Style Copying:
- Select source element with desired styles
- Tap "Copy Styles" in FAB or context menu
- Select target element(s)
- Tap "Paste Styles" to apply
Style Presets:
- Save Common Styles - Create reusable style presets
- One-Tap Application - Apply complex styling instantly
- Project Style Library - Shared styles across project
- Template Styles - Pre-built style combinations
Bulk Styling Operations
Multi-Element Styling:
- Enter Multi-Select Mode (via FAB)
- Select multiple elements by tapping them
- Access style controls via context menu
- Apply styles to all selected elements
Group Styling:
- Style Entire Groups - Apply styles to grouped elements
- Inherited Styling - Child elements inherit group styles
- Override Controls - Individual element style overrides
Advanced Mobile Styling
Custom CSS Support:
- CSS Input Field - Direct CSS property input
- Mobile-Optimized Editor - Touch-friendly code editing
- Syntax Highlighting - Color-coded CSS syntax
- Error Detection - Invalid CSS highlighting
Animation Integration:
- Style-Based Animations - Animate style changes
- Transition Controls - Style transition timing
- Hover Alternatives - Touch-equivalent interactions
- State Management - Different styles for different states
Design System Integration
Project-Wide Styling
Design Tokens:
- Color Palette Management - Project color definitions
- Typography Scale - Consistent font sizing
- Spacing System - Standardized margins and padding
- Component Styles - Reusable component styling
Style Inheritance:
- Global Styles - Apply to all elements of type
- Theme Application - Comprehensive design theme application
- Brand Consistency - Ensure consistent visual identity
- Style Guidelines - Enforce design system rules
Collaborative Styling
Team Workflows:
- Shared Style Libraries - Team-accessible style presets
- Style Documentation - Comments and guidelines within styles
- Version Control - Track style changes over time
- Approval Workflows - Review style changes before application
Performance Considerations
Mobile Optimization
Rendering Performance:
- GPU Acceleration - Hardware-accelerated style rendering
- Efficient Updates - Minimize style recalculations
- Batch Operations - Group style changes for efficiency
- Progressive Loading - Load styles as needed
Memory Management:
- Style Caching - Intelligent caching of computed styles
- Resource Cleanup - Remove unused style definitions
- Optimization Hints - Suggestions for performance improvements
Battery Efficiency
Power Optimization:
- Reduced Animations - Battery-aware animation scaling
- Efficient Rendering - Minimize GPU usage for styling
- Background Limits - Reduce processing when not active
- Hardware Detection - Adapt performance to device capabilities
Accessibility in Mobile Styling
Accessibility-Aware Styling
Color Accessibility:
- Contrast Checking - Automatic contrast ratio validation
- Color Blind Support - Color combination validation
- High Contrast Mode - Support for system accessibility settings
- Alternative Indicators - Non-color-based information display
Typography Accessibility:
- Dynamic Type Support - Respect system font size settings
- Reading Optimization - Line height and spacing for readability
- Font Weight Consideration - Appropriate weights for legibility
- Language Support - Proper font selection for different languages
Motor Accessibility
Touch Accessibility:
- Large Touch Targets - Ensure all controls are accessible
- Gesture Alternatives - Multiple ways to achieve styling goals
- Simplified Interactions - Reduce complex gesture requirements
- Voice Control Support - Compatible with voice navigation
Troubleshooting Mobile Styling
Common Issues
Styles Not Applying:
- Check for conflicting CSS rules
- Verify element selection
- Confirm style inheritance chain
- Test on different devices
Performance Problems:
- Reduce complex animations
- Limit simultaneous style changes
- Check for memory leaks
- Optimize image and media usage
Visual Inconsistencies:
- Test across different screen sizes
- Verify responsive breakpoints
- Check browser compatibility
- Validate color space rendering
Best Practices
Mobile Styling Guidelines:
- Test on Real Devices - Verify styles on actual mobile hardware
- Consider Touch Contexts - Style for finger interaction
- Optimize for Performance - Balance visual appeal with speed
- Maintain Consistency - Use design system for cohesive styling
- Plan for Accessibility - Consider all users in styling decisions
Next Steps
Explore other mobile constructor features:
👉 Mobile Panels & Navigation →
The mobile settings and styling interface provides professional-grade design control optimized for touch devices, making it possible to create sophisticated, well-designed apps entirely on mobile devices.