How can I enable scrolling for overflow content in Webflow without displaying a horizontal scroll bar when there is no horizontal overflow?

Published on
September 22, 2023

To enable scrolling for overflow content in Webflow without displaying a horizontal scroll bar when there is no horizontal overflow, you can follow these steps:

  1. Select the element that contains the content you want to enable scrolling for.
  2. In the Styles panel, click on the gear icon next to the overflow property.
  3. In the dropdown menu that appears, select "Auto."
  4. This will enable both horizontal and vertical scrolling for the element if there is content that exceeds the dimensions of the element. However, it will also display a horizontal scroll bar even if there is no horizontal overflow, which may not be desirable.
  5. To hide the horizontal scroll bar when there is no horizontal overflow, you can add custom code to your project.
  6. Copy the following code snippet:
::-webkit-scrollbar {  width: 0.5em;  height: 0.5em;}::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {  background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);}::-webkit-scrollbar-track {  background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);}
  1. Open the Custom Code panel in the project settings.
  2. Paste the code snippet into the head section of your project.
  3. Save the changes and publish your site.

This custom code will hide the horizontal scroll bar but will still allow scrolling if there is content that requires it.

With these steps, you can enable scrolling for overflow content in Webflow without displaying a horizontal scroll bar when there is no horizontal overflow, providing a seamless user experience.

Additional Questions:

  1. How do I add custom code to my Webflow project?
  2. Can I customize the appearance of the scroll bar in Webflow?
  3. Is it possible to disable scrolling for specific elements in Webflow?