How can I prevent the page from skipping to the top when the gallery modal opens up in Webflow?

Published on
September 22, 2023

When a gallery modal opens up in Webflow, by default, the page scrolls to the top. This can disrupt the user experience, especially if the gallery is located further down the page. Fortunately, there are a couple of methods you can use to prevent this scrolling behavior and keep the page in its current position:

  1. Using custom code:
  • Add a new HTML embed element to your page where the gallery is located.

  • Insert the following JavaScript code inside the embed element:

    ```javascript

    ```

  • Replace .gallery-link and .gallery-modal with the respective class or ID names of your gallery link and modal.

  • Add the stop-scrolling class to the body element using the Webflow Designer or in your custom code if it's not present.

  • Ensure that the close button for the gallery modal has the class .close-button.

  1. Using Webflow Interactions:
  • In Webflow Designer, select the gallery link element and go to the Interactions panel.
  • Create a new interaction by clicking the "New Interaction" button.
  • Choose the "Element trigger" option and select "Click" from the dropdown menu.
  • Click "+ Add action" and choose "Start animation".
  • Select the element that represents the gallery modal and add an animation that fades in the modal.
  • Scroll down to the "Scroll & Overflow" section and check the box next to "Disable Scroll".
  • Click "Save" and publish your site to see the changes.

By implementing these methods, you can ensure that the page no longer skips to the top when the gallery modal opens up in Webflow. This will improve the overall user experience and make your website more user-friendly.

Additional Questions:

  1. How can I customize the appearance of the gallery modal in Webflow?
  2. Can I add a close button to the gallery modal in Webflow?
  3. Is it possible to create a gallery with multiple categories in Webflow?