How do I recreate this offset 2-column grid using Flexbox in Webflow?

Published on
September 22, 2023

To recreate an offset 2-column grid using Flexbox in Webflow, you can follow these steps:

  1. Create a new section: Start by creating a new section in your Webflow project. This will serve as the container for your grid.

  2. Add a div block: Within the section, add a div block by selecting the "Div block" element from the Elements panel. This div block will act as the main container for your columns.

  3. Set up Flexbox: With the div block selected, go to the "Styles" panel and click on the "+" icon to add a new display property. Choose "Flex" to enable Flexbox on the div block.

  4. Configure the flex container: With the Flex property selected, you can configure the flex container by adjusting the flex direction, align items, and justify content. For a 2-column grid, set the flex direction to "row" to align the columns horizontally.

  5. Create the columns: Add two div blocks inside the main div block. These will be the columns of your grid. Give them appropriate class names so that you can style them separately later.

  6. Add content to the columns: Add your content, such as text, images, or other elements, to each column. You can also nest additional elements within the columns if needed.

  7. Style the columns: Select the first column and go to the "Styles" panel. Adjust the width and other styling properties as desired. Repeat this step for the second column, adjusting its properties separately.

  8. Set the offset: To create an offset grid, you will need to adjust the margins of the second column. For example, if you want the second column to be offset by one column worth of space, you can set a margin-left value of the width of one column.

  9. Add responsive behavior: To ensure your grid maintains its layout on different screen sizes, you can use Webflow's responsive options. For each column, set the desired width and offset for desktop, tablet, and mobile breakpoints.

  10. Preview and optimize: After setting up the grid, preview your site to ensure it looks and functions as expected. You can further optimize the grid by adding any necessary additional styling or animations.

By following these steps, you can recreate an offset 2-column grid using Flexbox in Webflow. This approach provides flexibility and responsiveness to your layout, ensuring it adapts well across various devices and screen sizes.

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