Can someone help me with the text overlay issue I'm having with my website on mobile in Webflow?

Published on
September 22, 2023

Troubleshooting text overlay issue on mobile in Webflow

If you're experiencing a text overlay issue on your website when viewed on mobile devices in Webflow, here are some steps you can take to troubleshoot and resolve the problem:

  1. Check the positioning: Make sure the text element is properly positioned within its parent container. By default, Webflow uses a relative position for most elements, but if the position is set to absolute or fixed, it can cause overlapping issues. Open the Style panel, select the text element, and ensure that its position is set to relative.

  2. Evaluate the element's size: Check the dimensions of the text element and its parent container. It's possible that the container is not large enough to accommodate the text content properly, leading to overlapping. Adjust the dimensions of the element or the container to ensure there is enough space for the text to display correctly.

  3. Review the z-index: The z-index property determines the stacking order of elements on a web page. It's possible that the text element has a lower z-index value than other overlapping elements. Select the text element in the Designer, open the Style panel, and increase the z-index value to ensure it appears above other elements.

  4. Inspect flexbox and grid layout: If you're using flexbox or grid layout in Webflow, ensure that the settings are correctly configured. Flex and grid can impact the positioning of elements, and misconfigurations can lead to text overlays. Check the layout settings and alignment properties to make sure they are appropriate for your design.

  5. Consider text wrapping: Long strings of text may not wrap properly on mobile devices, leading to overflow issues. Ensure that the text element has appropriate word-wrap or overflow properties set to prevent this problem. You can adjust these settings in the Style panel.

  6. Test on multiple mobile devices: It's important to test your web page on various mobile devices and screen sizes to ensure that the text overlays issue is not specific to one device. Use the device preview feature in Webflow to simulate different mobile screens, or test on physical devices to identify any inconsistencies.

By following these troubleshooting steps, you should be able to identify and resolve text overlay issues on mobile devices in Webflow. Keep in mind that each website and design is unique, so you may need to adjust the solutions based on your specific case.

Additional Questions:

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  3. Why is my website displaying differently on different mobile devices in Webflow?