How can I give the container in Webflow the full width of its parent?

Published on
September 22, 2023

To give the container in Webflow the full width of its parent, you can follow these steps:

  1. Select the container element: Start by clicking on the container element that you want to give full width to. This will activate the element's settings in the right sidebar.

  2. Set the width to 100%: In the element settings panel, locate the "Width" option. By default, it might be set to a fixed value or a percentage value that is less than 100%. Change this value to 100% to make the container stretch to the full width of its parent.

  3. Adjust padding: If you have any padding set for the container element, you may need to adjust it to ensure that it doesn't exceed the width of the parent container. You can do this by either reducing the padding value or using percentage-based padding values to maintain responsiveness.

  4. Preview and fine-tune: Once you have set the width to 100% and adjusted the padding if necessary, preview the changes by switching to the preview mode. Check if the container now fills the entire width of its parent. If you notice any issues or gaps, you may need to further adjust the container or parent's settings.

By following these steps, you can easily give a container in Webflow the full width of its parent.

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