Why doesn't setting overflow: hidden on a column in Webflow clip the image inside the column?

When setting overflow: hidden on a column in Webflow, the intent is to hide any content that exceeds the boundaries of the column. However, in some cases, this may not work as expected for images. The reason why setting overflow: hidden on a column in Webflow does not clip the image inside the column could be due to the following reasons:

1. Insufficient column height: If the column's height is not explicitly defined or is set to auto, it may not have enough space to display the entire image. In this case, the image will overflow and be visible outside of the column, regardless of the overflow property.

2. Image width: If the image inside the column has a width larger than the column itself, it will overflow horizontally, even with overflow: hidden applied. In this scenario, you may need to ensure that the image's width is not larger than the column's width or use CSS to resize the image to fit within the column boundaries.

3. Parent container's dimensions: If the parent container of the column has constraints on its dimensions (such as width or height), it can affect how the overflow: hidden property behaves. For instance, if the parent container is narrower than the column, the image may overflow outside the parent container, making it visible despite the overflow property applied to the column.

To address these issues and ensure that overflow: hidden properly clips the image inside a column in Webflow, take the following steps:

1. Set a specific height for the column: Ensure that the column has a defined height that accommodates the image's dimensions. If the height is set to auto, consider setting a fixed height or using flexbox to make the column grow or shrink depending on its content.

2. Adjust the image size: Make sure the width of the image is not larger than the column's width. You can use CSS to resize the image to fit within the column. For example, you can set the max-width property to 100% to ensure the image scales down proportionally to fit the column's width.

3. Check parent container dimensions: Ensure that the parent container of the column has enough space to contain the column and the image. Adjust the parent container's dimensions if necessary so that it encompasses the column and the image within its boundaries.

By addressing these factors and following the steps outlined above, you can successfully use overflow: hidden to clip the image inside a column in Webflow.

Additional questions:

1. How do I control the overflow of content in Webflow?
2. Why does my image overflow outside the parent container in Webflow?
3. What are the best practices for working with columns and images in Webflow?