What is causing the scroll wheel to stop working on the published Webflow site when reaching the section with the black and white gradient?

If the scroll wheel stops working when reaching a section with a black and white gradient in your published Webflow site, the most likely causes are fixed positioning, overflow settings, or custom code interference.

1. Check Fixed or Sticky Positioning

• Go to the Webflow Designer.
• Select the section with the gradient and check its position settings.
• If it's set to Fixed or Sticky, it might be blocking scroll events.
• Change the position to "Static" or "Relative" unless a fixed effect is intentional.

2. Review Overflow Settings

• Select the gradient section and check its Overflow setting in the Style panel.
• If it's set to "Hidden" or "Scroll", it may be affecting the page's scroll behavior.
• Set it to "Visible" unless constrained scrolling is needed.

3. Look for Scroll Hijacking Scripts

• Go to Project Settings → Custom Code and check for any JavaScript modifying scroll behavior.
• Common problematic scripts include those using event.preventDefault() or overflow:hidden styling via JavaScript.
• Temporarily remove or disable custom code and test if scrolling works again.

4. Inspect Z-Index and Interaction Layers

• If the section has a high z-index, it may be preventing interactions with normal page scrolling.
• Lower the z-index or adjust opacity settings if there are hidden interaction layers.

5. Test in Incognito Mode

• Chrome extensions or browser settings might interfere with scrolling.
• Open the published site in incognito mode to rule out external interferences.

Summary

Check if fixed positioning, overflow settings, custom code, or a high z-index are interfering with scrolling. Adjust these settings in the Webflow Designer or remove problematic scripts to restore normal scrolling behavior.