In Webflow, how can I fix the issue of my website creating a horizontal scroll and paragraphs not responding to the viewport properly in mobile view?

Published on
September 22, 2023

To fix the issue of your website creating a horizontal scroll and paragraphs not responding to the viewport properly in mobile view in Webflow, you can follow these steps:

  1. Check for overflowing elements: Horizontal scrolling is often caused by elements that extend beyond the viewport. Use the Navigator panel in Webflow to identify any elements that may be wider than the viewport.

  2. Adjust element widths: Once you have identified the elements that are causing the issue, you can adjust their widths to ensure they fit within the viewport. You can do this by selecting the element in the Designer and adjusting its width properties in the Style panel.

  3. Set overflow to hidden: If adjusting the widths of the elements is not enough to fix the horizontal scrolling issue, you can set the overflow property of the parent container to hidden. This will hide any content that extends beyond the viewport. Select the parent container in the Designer and set its overflow property to hidden in the Style panel.

  4. Check for dynamic content: If you have any dynamic content on your website, such as CMS items or collections, make sure that the content is properly formatted and that no elements are extending beyond the viewport. You may need to adjust the layout of your dynamic content to ensure it displays correctly on mobile devices.

  5. Test on different devices: Once you have made the necessary adjustments, it's important to test your website on different mobile devices to ensure that the horizontal scrolling issue and paragraph responsiveness have been resolved. Webflow's responsive preview options allow you to see how your website will look on various devices.

Remember to regularly check your website's responsiveness during the design process to catch any potential issues early on. This will help ensure that your website functions properly on different screen sizes and devices.

Additional questions:

  1. How do I identify elements that are causing horizontal scrolling in Webflow?
  2. Can I use custom code to fix the horizontal scrolling issue in Webflow?
  3. What are some best practices for designing mobile-responsive websites in Webflow?