What could be causing the white space on the right side of my portfolio pages in Webflow?

Published on
September 22, 2023

If you are experiencing white space on the right side of your portfolio pages in Webflow, there could be a few possible causes. Here are some potential reasons and their corresponding solutions:

  1. Container width: Check if the width of the container element or grid is set to a fixed width that does not extend to the full width of the viewport. Adjust the width of the container element to be 100% or use the "Fullscreen" option if available.

  2. Overflow property: The overflow property controls how content that exceeds the container's width is handled. If the overflow property is set to "visible" or "auto", it may be causing the white space. Set the overflow property to "hidden" or "scroll" to adequately contain the content.

  3. Margin or padding: Excessive margin or padding on elements within the container can cause white space to appear. Inspect the elements within the container and adjust the margin and padding values to eliminate any unnecessary spacing.

  4. Image size: If you have images within your portfolio pages, check if they have a fixed width that exceeds the width of the container. This can cause horizontal scrolling and lead to white space. Adjust the image size or use CSS to constrain the image within the container.

  5. Hidden elements: Hidden elements that are still occupying space can also cause white space. Inspect your elements and ensure that any hidden or unused elements are properly removed or adjusted.

  6. Viewport settings: Incorrect viewport settings can result in white space. Ensure that the viewport is configured appropriately by adding the following meta tag to the head of your Webflow project:

<meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1">
  1. Responsive breakpoints: If you have set different styles for different breakpoints, it's possible that the white space is a result of conflicting styles. Double-check your styles at different breakpoints and make sure there are no unintended spacing rules.

By addressing these potential causes, you should be able to eliminate the white space on the right side of your portfolio pages in Webflow.

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