Why Can't I Delete or Hide a Section in Wix Studio?

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The “Hide” and “Delete” options are greyed-out for some reason when I am trying to hide or delete a section on my website in Wix Studio. Why is this happening?

What I am trying to do is create a section in tablet and below breakpoints for mobile functionality - and then hide that section in desktop version.

Thanks!

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Hi there,

The “Hide” and “Delete” options being greyed-out usually happens if the section is locked or if there are specific settings preventing the action. Try these steps:

  1. Unlock the Section:
    Right-click the section and select “Unlock” if it’s locked.
  2. Check for Conditional Visibility:
    Ensure no conditional visibility rules are preventing hiding/deleting.
    Go to Settings > Conditional Visibility and review the settings.
  3. Breakpoints:
    To hide a section on the desktop but show it on tablets/mobile:
    Select the section.
    Go to the Properties Panel > Breakpoints.
    Set the visibility for each breakpoint as needed.

Use Code:
If options remain greyed-out, consider using custom code in the “Dev Mode” to control visibility across different breakpoints.

Try these steps and see if it resolves the issue.

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Thank you very much for the detailed response! This will all be helpful for me for future website design. In my case, I found out that it was a much simpler thing that was preventing me from being able to “hide” or “delete” a section - I had an empty element completely covering another element at the exact same dimensions. I did not know that element was there and it was blocking the “Section” access. I was able to access that section by going to my “Layers” tab. Once I was able to access that section, I was able to “hide” or “delete” as appropriate.

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Will someone please tell me why - no matter what my problems is - the instructions I find NEVER fit what I see on the screen.? It’s not just Wix, it’s everywhere. I’m a teacher. Students ask me this question. What do I tell them, please?

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Every SOFTWARE gets it’s updates time by time.
With every update → you get a new design, new colors, new functions.

This happens on any software.
Updates are needed to evolve (evolution).
Evolution is everywhere, that’s right.

Ok, let me evolute myself…

evolution

…or in other words …

Every software platform evolves over time — sometimes every few weeks.
When updates happen, the interface, menu names, or button locations can change — even if the core idea stays the same.

That’s why the instructions you find online often don’t look exactly like what’s on your screen: they were written for an older (or newer) version than the one you’re using.

Here’s what you can tell your students:

  1. Software is a moving target. What you see today may shift tomorrow.
  2. Focus on the concept, not the button. Learn what the tool does, not just where to click.
  3. Look for the version or date of the tutorial — newer guides are usually more accurate.
  4. Explore and experiment. If something’s moved, it’s a chance to build digital problem-solving skills.

Updates aren’t a mistake — they’re a sign that the software (and you) are evolving.

So, Wix is not an exception if it comes to evolution. But i understand your concerns.

Too much and too frequent evolution can destroy interessts.