How can I disable horizontal scroll in Webflow for mobile view?

Published on
September 22, 2023

To disable horizontal scroll in Webflow for mobile view, you can follow these steps:

  1. Open your Webflow project and navigate to the page where you want to disable horizontal scroll for mobile devices.

  2. Select the main container or section that contains your content. This is usually the primary element that spans the entire width of the page.

  3. In the right sidebar, click on the "Settings" tab to access the settings for the selected element.

  4. Under the "Layout" section, click on the icon that looks like a mobile phone. This will open the settings specifically for mobile devices.

  5. In the mobile settings, look for the "Overflow" property. By default, it is set to "Auto", which allows horizontal scrolling on smaller screens. Click on the dropdown menu and select "Hidden" instead.

  6. Preview your changes in the Webflow Designer by switching to the mobile view. You should see that the horizontal scroll is now disabled for mobile devices.

  7. Publish your changes to the live site to make the horizontal scroll disable for your visitors as well.

By following these steps, you should be able to disable horizontal scroll in Webflow for mobile view and provide a better experience for your mobile users.

Additional Questions:

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  3. What other design optimizations can I make for mobile devices in Webflow?