What could be causing the extra white space on the right side of my website in Webflow after a recent mobile update, leading to improper mobile scaling?
TL;DR
- Check for Overflowing Elements: Use Webflow’s Preview mode and Chrome DevTools to find elements exceeding 100vw.
- Ensure Proper Width: Set all sections and divs to 100% or max-width: 100vw to prevent overflow.
- Fix Overflowing Elements: Apply overflow: hidden to parent containers and adjust large elements like images or embeds.
- Inspect Margins and Padding: Look for negative margins or excessive padding-right, and adjust as needed.
- Review Custom Code: Check Page Settings → Custom Code for CSS or JS affecting layout width.
- Apply Hidden Overflow on Content Blocks: Use overflow: hidden on wrappers to prevent unwanted horizontal scrolling.
If your Webflow site has extra white space on the right side after a mobile update, it’s likely due to elements extending beyond the viewport. Here’s how to diagnose and fix the issue.
1. Check for Overflowing Elements
- Enable Webflow’s Overflow Indicator: In the Webflow Designer, click Preview mode and resize the screen to mobile. If you can scroll horizontally, something is overflowing.
- Inspect Elements Using Chrome DevTools: Right-click the page, select Inspect, and look for any elements with a width larger than 100vw or unintended margins.
2. Ensure Proper Width on Sections and Containers
- Set all main sections and divs to width: 100% or max-width: 100vw to avoid excessive width.
- Avoid using fixed-width values higher than 100% (e.g., larger px values).
3. Fix Overflowing Elements
- If an element extends beyond the viewport, apply overflow: hidden to the parent container in the Style panel.
- Check elements like large images, sliders, or embedded content that may be misaligned.
4. Inspect Margins and Padding
- Negative margins or large padding on elements (especially on the sides) can cause content overflow.
- Check elements with margin-right or padding-right set explicitly, and adjust if necessary.
5. Review Custom Code
- Go to Page Settings → Custom Code and inspect any CSS or JavaScript that could affect layout scaling.
- Look for problematic styles like
width: 110vw;or scripts that manipulate layout dimensions.
6. Check for Hidden Overflow on Content Blocks
- If you suspect a hidden overflow issue, apply overflow: hidden on problematic wrappers to prevent horizontal scrollbar issues.
Summary
This issue is typically caused by overflowing elements, improper widths, excessive margins, or custom code. Checking your styles, adjusting overflow settings, and resizing elements to fit within 100vw should resolve it.