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How can I fix the issue where the first grid area is always empty when using Webflow's Grid feature?

TL;DR
  • Check Grid Layout: Review the Navigator panel and grid template areas to ensure there are no unintended empty cells.
  • Manually Adjust Placement: Verify child elements' grid positions and set column/row values to 1 / 2 if necessary.
  • Verify Margins/Padding: Check for unnecessary spacing that may affect positioning and set margins to 0px temporarily.
  • Review Hidden Elements: Ensure no Display: None elements are reserving space unintentionally.
  • Reset Grid Layout: If the issue persists, remove and reapply grid settings, then manually assign elements.

If the first grid area in your Webflow Grid layout appears empty, it may be due to unintended placement of elements within the grid structure. Follow these steps to resolve the issue.

1. Check Grid Layout and Auto-Placement

  • Go to the Navigator panel and look at the grid container’s structure.
  • Select the Grid element, then open the Style panel and review the grid template areas.
  • Ensure that no extra empty cells are configured at the start of the grid.

2. Manually Adjust Item Placement

  • Select each child element within the grid.
  • Look in the Position section of the Style panel to see what grid column/row it occupies.
  • If an element unintentionally skips the first cell, manually set Grid Column and Row values to 1 / 2.

3. Verify Content Overflow or Margins

  • Some components may have negative margins or extra padding, which can affect positioning.
  • Check the Margins and Padding settings in the Spacing section of the Style panel.
  • Set all margins to 0px temporarily and see if the layout corrects itself.

4. Review Hidden Elements

  • If you previously hid an element, the grid might still be reserving space for it.
  • Open the Navigator panel and check if any grid items are set to Display: None.
  • If so, either remove those elements or adjust the grid layout accordingly.

5. Reset Grid Layout

  • If issues persist, remove the grid settings and reapply them:
  • Select Grid → Click "Remove Styling" in the Style panel.
  • Rebuild the grid and manually assign each item to ensure correct placement.

Summary

This issue is typically caused by unassigned or misplaced grid items, hidden elements, or extra margins/padding. Check grid placement settings, ensure items are correctly assigned, and reset grid styles if necessary.

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