What issue did you encounter while trying to create a one page design with 4 sections using Webflow?

Published on
September 22, 2023

While trying to create a one page design with 4 sections using Webflow, I encountered the issue of scroll snapping not working as expected. Scroll snapping is a CSS feature that allows the scroll position to snap to certain elements on a page, creating a smooth scrolling effect.

To resolve this issue and ensure smooth scrolling between sections, I found the following solution:

  1. Enable Scroll Snapping: In the Webflow Designer, select the section you want to enable scroll snapping for. In the Right Sidebar, under the "Styles" tab, click on the "Add" button next to the "CSS Filters & Effects" section. From the dropdown menu, choose "Effects." Then, check the box next to "Scroll snap" to enable scroll snapping for that section. Repeat this step for each section you want to enable scroll snapping on.

  2. Set Scroll Snap Points: After enabling scroll snapping for each section, you need to define scroll snap points to determine where the scroll positions will snap to. You can set these scroll snap points using custom CSS.

  • Go to the Webflow Designer and click on the "Settings" icon in the top-right corner of the screen.

  • In the dropdown menu, select "Custom Code."

  • In the "Head Code" section, add the following CSS code:

    ```css

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  • This CSS code sets the scroll snap alignment to "start" for each section, ensuring that the scroll position will snap to the start of each section.

  1. Adjust Section Heights: If you still encounter issues with scroll snapping, it might be due to differences in section heights. Make sure that all sections have the same height to prevent unexpected scrolling behavior. You can adjust the height of each section by selecting it in the Webflow Designer and dragging the bottom border to increase or decrease its height.

By following these steps, you should be able to create a one page design with 4 sections and ensure that scroll snapping works smoothly between sections in Webflow.

Additional Questions:

  1. How do I enable scroll snapping in Webflow?
  2. What is the purpose of scroll snap points in CSS?
  3. What can I do if scroll snapping is not working as expected in Webflow?