Why does the page move around to the left on mobile when scrolling down in Webflow?

Published on
September 22, 2023

If you are experiencing the issue where the page moves around to the left when scrolling down on mobile devices in Webflow, there are a few potential causes and solutions to consider:

  1. Viewport meta tag: Make sure that the viewport meta tag is properly set in the head section of your project's custom code. The correct viewport meta tag should have the width=device-width attribute set to ensure that the page fits within the device's screen width properly.

  2. Overflow settings: Check that the overflow settings for the elements on your page are set correctly. If an element's overflow is set to auto or scroll, it may cause the page to scroll horizontally when it doesn't fit within the viewport. You can adjust the overflow settings for each element in the Style panel's overflow section.

  3. CSS positioning: Incorrect positioning of elements using CSS, such as position: absolute, can cause the page to move around when scrolling on mobile devices. Ensure that you are using appropriate positioning properties and values to maintain the layout consistency across different screen sizes.

  4. Element width: Check the width of elements on your page. If an element exceeds the viewport width, it may cause the horizontal scrolling behavior on mobile devices. Make sure the combined width of all elements within the horizontal scrolling area does not exceed the device's screen width.

  5. Responsive breakpoints: Webflow allows you to define different layouts for different screen sizes using responsive breakpoints. Check that your layouts are properly configured at the desired breakpoints, as incorrect breakpoints can cause unexpected page behavior on mobile devices.

  6. Overflow-x and Overflow-y: Check if the "overflow-x" or "overflow-y" CSS properties are explicitly set on any elements. If either of these properties is set to "scroll" or "auto", it can cause the page to scroll horizontally when it exceeds the viewport width.

By addressing these potential issues, you should be able to resolve the problem of the page moving around to the left when scrolling down on mobile devices in Webflow.

Additional Questions:

  1. How can I optimize my Webflow site for mobile devices?
  2. What are some best practices for designing responsive layouts in Webflow?
  3. How can I improve the performance of my Webflow site on mobile devices?