Why won't the heading text wrap when it reaches the end of its container in my Webflow project?

Published on
September 22, 2023

There are several possible reasons why the heading text may not be wrapping when it reaches the end of its container in your Webflow project. Here are some potential causes and solutions:

  1. Width of the container is too narrow: If the container holding the heading text has a fixed width that is too narrow, it will not allow the text to wrap. You can check and adjust the width of the container to ensure that it provides enough space for the text to wrap properly.

  2. Overflow property is set to "hidden" or "clip": If the container has its overflow property set to "hidden" or "clip", any overflowing content, including text, will be hidden or clipped and will not wrap. To fix this, you can change the overflow property to "auto" or "visible" to allow the text to wrap when it reaches the end of the container.

  3. Text is inside a flex or grid container with insufficient space: If the container holding the heading text is using flexbox or CSS grid for layout, and there is not enough space for the text to wrap, it may overflow instead. You can adjust the layout or spacing of the container to ensure that there is enough room for the text to wrap.

  4. Text has a fixed or min/max width set: If the heading text itself has a fixed width or a min/max width set, it may prevent the text from wrapping. Make sure that the text element does not have any width restrictions set.

  5. Large font size or long word length: If the font size of the heading text is too large or if there are long words that cannot be broken, the text may not wrap correctly. You can try reducing the font size or using hyphenation or word-break properties to allow the text to wrap more effectively.

Remember to test your changes in different viewports and devices to ensure that the heading text wraps correctly across different screen sizes.

Additional questions:

  1. How do I control the text wrapping in Webflow?
  2. What can cause overflowing text in a Webflow project?
  3. How can I fix text wrapping issues in Webflow?