What is the solution for setting the overflow to hidden in Webflow, when the content-container also needs to be outside the parent container?

Published on
September 22, 2023

To set the overflow to hidden in Webflow while keeping the content-container outside the parent container, you can follow these steps:

  1. Create a parent container: Start by creating a parent container element where you want to contain your content.
  2. Add an inner div: Inside the parent container, add a div element that will act as the content-container.
  3. Apply positioning: Give the parent container element a positioning property of relative. This will serve as the reference point for any absolutely positioned children.
  4. Adjust dimensions: Set the width and height of the parent container to the desired dimensions.
  5. Modify overflow property: Set the overflow property of the parent container to hidden. This will hide any content that extends beyond the set dimensions.
  6. Position the content-container: Position the inner div (content-container) absolutely within the parent container. You can then use the positioning properties (top, right, bottom, or left) to position it outside the parent container as desired.
  7. Adjust margins: If needed, adjust the margin of the content-container to position it precisely outside the parent container.
Example CSS code:.parent-container {  position: relative;  width: 500px;  height: 500px;  overflow: hidden;}.content-container {  position: absolute;  top: -50px;  left: -50px;  width: 600px;  height: 600px;  background-color: #f0f0f0;}

By following these steps, you can set the overflow to hidden in Webflow while placing the content-container outside the parent container.

Additional Questions:

  1. How do I set the overflow property to hidden in Webflow?
  2. Can I position elements outside their parent container in Webflow?
  3. What is the purpose of the overflow property in CSS?