What could be causing the alignment issue with a css grid section on a responsive one-page site in Webflow when viewing on mobile devices, and how can it be resolved?
TL;DR
- Adjust grid layout at mobile breakpoints to fewer columns and ensure proper row/column settings.
- Replace fixed widths with relative sizing, eliminate overflow or negative margins, and use flexbox inside grid items as needed.
- Make embeds responsive, and test changes on real devices or emulated viewports.
A misalignment in a CSS Grid section on mobile devices in Webflow is typically caused by incorrect grid settings, element sizing, or overflow behavior that behaves differently on smaller screens.
1. Check Grid Layout Settings for Mobile Breakpoints
- Go to the mobile breakpoints (Tablet, Mobile Landscape, Mobile Portrait) in Webflow’s Designer.
- Select the CSS Grid container, and ensure the column and row configurations are appropriate for smaller screens.
- Grids that work well on desktop (e.g. 3 columns) may not automatically adjust. You may need to switch to 1 column on mobile.
2. Look for Fixed Widths or Max Widths
- Check if any grid items have fixed widths (like 400px) that exceed the screen size on mobile.
- Ensure that child elements use relative sizing (e.g., % or auto) or apply a max-width of 100% to prevent overflow.
3. Inspect Overflow and Negative Margins
- Select each child element inside the grid and verify there are no negative margins, which can cause content shift or force misalignment.
- Enable or disable overflow: hidden on containers to prevent unwanted horizontal scroll caused by wide children.
4. Use Flexbox Inside Grid Items (if needed)
- Sometimes grid items contain nested elements that don’t align properly. Use flexbox utilities (
justify-center,align-center, etc.) within individual grid cells to center or align contents properly.
5. Verify Custom Code or Embed Elements
- If any custom embeds (such as iframes, videos, or third-party widgets) are used inside the grid, they may not be responsive by default.
- Wrap them in a responsive div block and apply settings like width: 100% and height: auto.
6. Test on Actual Devices or Emulated Viewports
- Occasionally, the Webflow preview behaves differently. Use the preview mode with device emulation, or publish and test on a real mobile device to reproduce the issue.
Summary
To fix grid alignment issues on mobile, adjust the grid layout on smaller breakpoints, ensure there are no fixed widths or overflow issues, and use responsive design practices like relative sizing and flex alignment. Test thoroughly on actual devices to validate changes.