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Can text wrap around an image or div with an absolute position using Webflow?

TL;DR
  • Use Float Left/Right instead of Absolute Positioning to wrap text around an element.
  • Adjust margin/padding to control spacing.
  • Ensure responsiveness using flexbox, grid, or media queries.
  • For advanced text wrapping, use CSS Shapes via Custom Code in Webflow settings.

Webflow does not support text wrapping around an absolute-positioned element because absolute positioning removes the element from the normal document flow. However, you can use float positioning to wrap text around an image or div instead.

1. Use Floating Instead of Absolute Positioning

  • Select the image or div you want the text to wrap around.
  • In the Style Panel (Right Sidebar), go to the Position section and make sure it's set to Static or Relative (not Absolute).
  • Scroll down to the Layout section and set the Float property to either Left or Right, depending on where you want the text to flow.
  • Adjust margin or padding to control spacing between the wrapped text and the floating element.

2. Ensure Responsive Behavior

  • Floating elements can affect responsive layouts. Use flexbox or grid in Webflow for more complex structures where text should wrap dynamically around elements.
  • If needed, use media queries to adjust positioning at different breakpoints.

3. Alternative: Use CSS Custom Code

  • Webflow does not provide built-in support for CSS Shapes (e.g., shape-outside), but you can add Custom Code in the Page Settings → Custom Code section to manually apply text wrapping effects.

Summary

Webflow does not allow text to wrap around an absolute-positioned element because it's taken out of the document flow. Instead, use the Float property for simple wrapping, or explore CSS shapes via Custom Code for more advanced layouts.

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