How can I prevent the last divs in a grid layout from stretching further than their siblings above in Webflow?

Published on
September 22, 2023

To prevent the last divs in a grid layout from stretching further than their siblings above in Webflow, you can use a combination of CSS properties and Webflow's layout tools. Here's how you can achieve this:

  1. Set a fixed height for the parent grid container: To prevent the last divs from stretching, you must first set a fixed height for the parent grid container. This can be done by adjusting the min-height or height property of the container.

  2. Choose an appropriate unit for height: Use an appropriate unit for the height property, such as pixels (px) or viewport units (vh). This ensures that the height remains consistent regardless of the content inside each div.

  3. Enable grid properties: In Webflow's Designer, select the grid container and go to the "Layout" tab. Under the "Display" section, choose "Grid" as the layout option. This enables you to control the positioning and sizing of elements within the grid.

  4. Set the grid properties: With the grid container selected, go to the "Grid" section in the "Layout" tab. Here, you can define the number of columns and rows, as well as the gap between them.

  5. Adjust the align-items property: By default, the align-items property is set to "stretch," which causes the last divs to stretch to the height of the container. To prevent this, change the align-items property to "start" or "end" based on your desired alignment.

  6. Set auto for min-height property: Select each div within the grid container and go to the "Sizing" section in the "Layout" tab. Set the min-height property of each div to "auto." This ensures that the individual divs expand to fit their content, rather than stretching to match the height of the parent container.

By following these steps, you can prevent the last divs in a grid layout from stretching beyond their siblings above in Webflow. Remember to consider the content within your divs and choose appropriate heights, units, and alignments for your design.

Additional questions:

  1. How do I set a fixed height for a grid container in Webflow?
  2. Can I have different heights for each row in a Webflow grid layout?
  3. How can I vertically center elements within a Webflow grid layout?