Is it possible to disable scroll on a page in Webflow and have custom "back" and "next" buttons guide the user to a new section when clicked?

Published on
September 22, 2023

Yes, it is possible to disable scroll on a page in Webflow and use custom "back" and "next" buttons to guide the user to a new section when clicked. Here's how you can achieve this:

  1. Create your custom "back" and "next" buttons:
  • Add two button elements to your page design for the "back" and "next" buttons.
  • Customize the styling and positioning of these buttons as per your design requirements.
  1. Disable scroll on the page:
  • Select the body element in the Navigator panel.
  • In the Settings panel, go to the Style tab.
  • Enable the Overflow: Hidden setting.
  • This will prevent the page from scrolling.
  1. Set up interactions for the buttons:
  • Select the "back" button and go to the Interactions panel.
  • Choose the trigger for this interaction (e.g., "Click" or "Tap").
  • Add an action to the interaction by clicking on the '+' icon.
  • Select "Show" from the action options and choose the section you want to navigate to.
  • You can add additional actions to create animations or transitions if desired.
  • Repeat the same steps for the "next" button, selecting the appropriate section to navigate to.
  1. Adjust the scrolling behavior:
  • By default, when you navigate to a new section using the custom buttons, the page will scroll to that section automatically.
  • If you want to customize the scrolling behavior, you can use the Scroll Into View action in the interactions.
  • For example, you can set the duration, easing type, and offset for smoother scrolling effects.
  1. Preview and test your design:
  • Use the Webflow preview option to see how your custom buttons and scrolling behavior work together.
  • Test the navigation on different devices and screen sizes to ensure a consistent experience for your users.

By following these steps, you can easily disable scroll on a page in Webflow and use custom "back" and "next" buttons to guide users to different sections when clicked.

Additional questions:

  1. How do I create a custom button in Webflow?
  2. Can I use interactions to animate elements in Webflow?
  3. How can I make my Webflow website responsive?