Fix Discord Webhook Embed Field ‘Inline’ Property Ignored on Mobile

You set the inline property to true on your Discord webhook embed fields, and they display side-by-side perfectly on desktop. But when you open the same message on a mobile device, those fields stack vertically, ignoring the inline instruction. This happens because Discord’s mobile client uses a different layout engine that does not support inline fields in embeds. This article explains why the inline property is ignored on mobile and gives you a practical workaround to ensure your fields appear as intended on all devices.

Why Discord Ignores the Inline Property on Mobile

Discord’s mobile client uses a different rendering engine for messages compared to the desktop app. On desktop, the client can display multiple fields side-by-side when the inline property is set to true. On mobile, the screen width is limited, and the client prioritizes readability over layout. As a result, all fields are rendered in a single column, regardless of the inline value.

This behavior is by design. Discord has not provided a setting or workaround to force inline fields on mobile. The mobile client also applies a minimum width to each field, which prevents two fields from fitting side-by-side on smaller screens. Even if you set inline to true, the mobile client will ignore it and stack the fields vertically.

How the Desktop Client Handles Inline Fields

On desktop, Discord’s embed engine uses a flexbox layout. When inline is true, the field is allowed to shrink and sit next to another inline field. The desktop client also supports a property called inline with a boolean value. If you set inline to true on two consecutive fields, they will appear next to each other, provided there is enough space.

How the Mobile Client Handles Inline Fields

The mobile client uses a linear layout that does not support flexbox for embed fields. Each field is treated as a block element that takes the full width of the embed. The inline property is parsed but ignored during rendering. This is a known limitation that Discord has not addressed. The only way to ensure consistent display is to design your embeds for a single-column layout.

Steps to Work Around the Inline Field Limitation on Mobile

Because you cannot force inline fields on mobile, the best approach is to redesign your embed so it looks good in a single column on all devices. Follow these steps to create a mobile-friendly embed.

1. Remove the inline property from all fields
   Set inline to false or omit the property entirely. This ensures that desktop and mobile render the fields the same way.
2. Group related information into one field
   Instead of using two inline fields for a label and a value, combine them into a single field. For example, use Name: Value in one field instead of separate fields.
3. Use the embed description for short text
   If you have a small amount of text that would have been in an inline field, move it to the embed description. The description appears above the fields and is not affected by the inline issue.
4. Limit the number of fields
   Discord allows up to 25 fields per embed, but on mobile, the client may truncate the embed after 10 fields. Keep your field count under 10 to avoid missing information on mobile.
5. Test your embed on a mobile device
   Send the webhook to a test channel. Open Discord on a smartphone or tablet and check the display. Adjust field names and content until the layout is readable without horizontal scrolling.

If Discord Still Has Issues After the Main Fix

Even after removing the inline property, you may encounter other display differences between desktop and mobile. Below are common issues and their solutions.

Embed Fields Overlap or Get Cut Off

If your embed fields contain long text, they may overflow on mobile. Set a character limit per field. Keep field names under 256 characters and field values under 1024 characters. Use line breaks sparingly, as they take up more vertical space on mobile.

Embed Does Not Show at All on Mobile

If the embed is missing on mobile but appears on desktop, check the webhook payload for invalid characters. Discord’s mobile client is stricter about encoding. Ensure all strings are UTF-8 and do not contain unescaped HTML entities.

Thumbnail or Image Not Displaying on Mobile

Discord’s mobile client may block images from certain domains. Use an image URL that is publicly accessible and served over HTTPS. Avoid using URLs that require authentication or contain query parameters that the mobile client cannot parse.

Discord Embed Field Display: Desktop vs Mobile

Item	Desktop	Mobile
Inline property support	Yes, fields can display side-by-side	No, all fields stack vertically
Maximum fields displayed	25	10 (truncated after 10)
Field width	Flexible, adjusts to content	Full width of the embed
Image rendering	Full resolution	Compressed, may be cropped

The inline property is ignored on mobile by design. To create a consistent experience, design your webhook embeds for a single-column layout. Remove the inline property, group related data into one field, and limit the total number of fields to under 10. Test your embed on a physical mobile device before sharing it with your community. For advanced control, consider using a bot that formats the message as plain text instead of an embed, which renders identically on all platforms.