How to reverse columns on mobile device screens

Being able to reverse the order of columns in a two-column layout on mobile devices allows developers to build a better user experience. This is a common functionality on most CMS platforms and built into Bootstrap and many other CSS libraries.

The principal is this – take a two-column layout where the left column has text and the right column shows an image. In most instances these two-column layouts will stack on mobile, however the image would be displayed below the text which when using multiple two-column layouts in succession doesn’t offer the best user experience or readability.

The example on this page demonstrates how to use multiple two-column layouts and simple CSS rules in a way that provides a visually attractive layout that is optimized for both desktop and mobile screens.

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1. Stryker – Medical Devices and Equipment Manufacturing

Stryker is one of the world’s leading medical technology companies. Alongside our customers around the world, we impact more than 150 million patients annually.

2. Stryker – Medical Devices and Equipment Manufacturing

Stryker is one of the world’s leading medical technology companies. Alongside our customers around the world, we impact more than 150 million patients annually.

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3. Stryker – Medical Devices and Equipment Manufacturing

Stryker is one of the world’s leading medical technology companies. Alongside our customers around the world, we impact more than 150 million patients annually.