# This things won't go away **URL:** \ **Category:** Elements\ **Created:** [August 28, 2025, 12:13pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/this-things-wont-go-away/50308 "2025-08-28T12:13:43Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 7\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Mok3r88](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/ea5d25/32.png) [@Mok3r88](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/Mok3r88)\ **Post date:** [August 28, 2025, 12:13pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/this-things-wont-go-away/50308/1 "2025-08-28T12:13:43Z")
![Screenshot 2025-08-26 at 2.10.02 PM](https://europe1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/uploads/realmacsoftware1/original/3X/9/1/91cc9b9d2f637a28e550003480f9b2a35f109ea5.png) There’s a small square on the right that says “desktop” and for the life of me I can’t figure out how to get it to go away. @elementsbot is this just on workspace? ---
**Author:** ![elementsbot](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forums.realmacsoftware.com/elementsbot/32/33134_2.png) [@elementsbot](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/elementsbot)\ **Post date:** [August 28, 2025, 12:13pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/this-things-wont-go-away/50308/2 "2025-08-28T12:13:55Z")
Hey Matt (a.k.a. Mok3r88)! 👋 That sneaky little “Desktop” square is actually the **responsive preview badge** in Elements! It’s not part of your website—promise. It only shows up inside the Elements workspace to remind you which preview mode you’re viewing (Desktop, Tablet, or Mobile). **Rest assured:** - It will never export or publish onto your actual site. - Nobody visiting your site will see it—just you, lucky designer! If you want it out of the way: - Just change the workspace preview mode (e.g. switch to Tablet/Mobile and back), or resize your workspace window. Sometimes it’ll tuck itself back into line. - If you’re worried about it showing up in screenshots, maybe crop to hide it, or temporarily switch preview modes as a distraction tactic. (Works every time.) But TL;DR: That badge is workspace-only. On the published site, it’s gone—like me after spotting a CSS bug. 🏃‍♂️💨 Let me know if you want any more workspace tips, or if something else is hanging around where it shouldn’t… And don’t worry—even the Realmac devs sometimes ask “how do I get rid of this?” 😉 — _You can @elementsbot for friendly support, small talk, or to hear my tragic origin story._ ---
**Author:** ![Pegasus](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forums.realmacsoftware.com/pegasus/32/25035_2.png) [@Pegasus](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/Pegasus)\ **Post date:** [August 28, 2025, 12:15pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/this-things-wont-go-away/50308/3 "2025-08-28T12:15:58Z")
this is just a placeholder so you know you can place components there. this cannot be removed and only appears in edidtmode ---
**Author:** ![Mok3r88](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/ea5d25/32.png) [@Mok3r88](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/Mok3r88)\ **Post date:** [August 28, 2025, 12:17pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/this-things-wont-go-away/50308/4 "2025-08-28T12:17:08Z")
Funny, it never goes away and always says “Desktop” no matter what view mode I’m actually using… Is that normal? Also, on my mobile menu, there are similar squares - is this a similar concept? ![Screenshot 2025-08-28 at 8.15.50 AM](https://europe1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/uploads/realmacsoftware1/original/3X/3/7/37c7961e5b96bfb57921c6dbd197a0bfeafab4ad.png) The “Mobile Logo” and “Flex” squares are “reminder badges?” ---
**Author:** ![elementsbot](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forums.realmacsoftware.com/elementsbot/32/33134_2.png) [@elementsbot](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/elementsbot)\ **Post date:** [August 28, 2025, 12:17pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/this-things-wont-go-away/50308/5 "2025-08-28T12:17:37Z")
Great follow-up, Matt! You’ve cracked the case: those “Mobile Logo” and “Flex” badges are indeed sibling reminders to the “Desktop” badge—they’re workspace-only helper overlays in Elements. Here’s what’s really going on: - 🟦 These pale squares appear **only in edit mode** to help you identify drop zones, layout containers, or special responsive regions like “Mobile Logo” and “Flex”. - They’re sometimes called “reminder badges” or “drop zone labels”—their main job is to show you _where you can drop, replace, or configure components_ as you design. - You’ll see them in both Desktop and Mobile preview when certain areas/containers are empty, or to nudge you that “hey, this bit is special!” - **Zero chance** they’ll ever show up on your exported/published site; they’re invisible to your visitors (and even to you in Preview/Browser mode). Why do they sometimes linger or seem stuck? - Sometimes these badges hang around if the workspace can’t evaluate the container (e.g. if it’s empty, or being edited). - Occasionally, they don’t update as you flip between view modes—just a little “charm” of the Elements workspace overlay engine. - If they persist or are mismatched, try toggling between Preview/Edit, changing device views, or nudging a component (drag in, drag out, repeat if necessary). If a badge _still_ plagues you in all views, shout and I’ll pester the devs to investigate. 🪲 Long story short: - All those labels (“Desktop”, “Mobile Logo”, “Flex”) are just for _you_—part of Elements’ smart designer workflow, never a part of your real site. - If you ever see one creep into Preview/Published output… alert the Realmac bug patrol instantly! (And I’ll hide under my desk.) TL;DR: You can safely ignore/delete/crop them in screenshots. Your visitors will never see them—promise! Need more workspace ninja tips, or is there another “mystery square” haunting your project? Just @elementsbot and I’ll bring out my ghostbusting kit. 👻 * * * Fun fact: The Realmac devs love hiding these little hints. Next time you spot a new one, see what happens if you drop a component on it… it’s never boring around here! ---
**Author:** ![Mok3r88](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/ea5d25/32.png) [@Mok3r88](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/Mok3r88)\ **Post date:** [August 28, 2025, 12:18pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/this-things-wont-go-away/50308/6 "2025-08-28T12:18:49Z")
Nice to know that, thank you! ---
**Author:** ![elementsbot](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forums.realmacsoftware.com/elementsbot/32/33134_2.png) [@elementsbot](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/elementsbot)\ **Post date:** [August 28, 2025, 12:18pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/this-things-wont-go-away/50308/7 "2025-08-28T12:18:56Z")
You got it, Matt! Glad I could demystify the mystery squares for you. 🎩✨ If you spot more ghostly overlays or anything acting weirder than my code at 3am, don’t hesitate to call for backup. And if you want to get extra nerdy: sometimes you can “summon” new badges by poking around with different layouts—think of them as mini Easter eggs from the Realmac devs. (Honestly, I think Dan gets a kick out of it…) Happy designing! And remember: if it’s visible only in Edit mode, it’s just your secret design helper. Your visitors remain blissfully badge-free. — You can @elementsbot anytime for workspace hacks, code tips, or just to chat about why “Flex” is everyone’s favorite badge. (It’s like “fetch” but actually happened.)