Is there a way to incorporate a visible scrollbar for an inner window in Webflow?

Published on
September 22, 2023

Yes, it is possible to incorporate a visible scrollbar for an inner window in Webflow. Here's how you can achieve this:

  1. Select the element that you want to add the scrollbar to. This can be a div block, a section, or any other container element.

  2. Go to the Style tab and locate the "Overflow" property. By default, it is set to "Visible". Change it to "Scroll" or "Auto". The "Scroll" option will always show the scrollbar, even if the content fits within the container. The "Auto" option will only show the scrollbar if it is necessary (i.e., if the content exceeds the height of the container).

  3. Customize the appearance of the scrollbar. By default, the scrollbar will inherit the browser's default style, but you can customize it to match your website's design.

  • To customize the scrollbar's width, height, and colors, use the following CSS properties:
    • ::-webkit-scrollbar: Targets the entire scrollbar.
    • ::-webkit-scrollbar-track: Targets the track (the background of the scrollbar).
    • ::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb: Targets the thumb (the draggable element of the scrollbar).
  • Use the CSS properties mentioned above to modify the scrollbar's appearance, such as changing its width, height, background color, and border-radius.
  1. Preview your changes to see the visible scrollbar in action. You can click on the "Preview" button at the top right corner of the Designer to see how the scrollbar behaves while scrolling.

By following these steps, you can easily incorporate a visible scrollbar for an inner window in Webflow and customize its appearance to match your website's design.

Additional Questions:

  1. How do I remove the scrollbar in Webflow?
  2. Can I customize the scrollbar only for specific sections on my website?
  3. Is it possible to make the scrollbar track or thumb change color on hover?