How can I fix the issue of my Webflow site displaying on the left side of the screen with the right side blank when viewing on a mobile device?
TL;DR
- Inspect elements in Webflow's mobile breakpoint for width overflow and side-scrolling issues.
- Apply overflow: hidden to parent containers, set max-width: 100%, and fix large or unwrapped content to fit within screen bounds.
- Review negative margins, absolute positioning, and use the Audit panel to identify and fix layout problems.
Your Webflow site displaying on the left with a blank right side on mobile likely means there's an overflow issue—an element is too wide and pushing the layout.
1. Check for Overflowing Elements
- Go to Webflow Designer, switch to the mobile breakpoint (Portrait Mobile).
- Look at the site in Preview mode—try scrolling sideways to spot what's overflowing.
- Inspect individual sections, divs, and images to find elements wider than the viewport.
2. Set Overflow Hidden
- Select the main parent containers (commonly the Body, Wrapper, or Sections).
- In the Style panel, set Overflow to Hidden under the Layout settings.
- This hides any content that exceeds the container’s width and prevents horizontal scroll.
3. Adjust Wide Elements
- Common causes:
- Images, text blocks, or buttons with fixed widths larger than 100% of the screen.
- Unwrapped long text like URLs or long words causing horizontal growth.
- Fix these by:
- Setting max-width: 100%.
- Using word-break: break-word or applying Text Wrap styles.
4. Check for Negative Margins or Absolute Positioning
- Some elements with negative margins or absolute positioning might extend off-screen.
- Temporarily remove or adjust these styles to test if they’re causing layout issues.
5. Use Webflow's Built-in Audit Panel
- Click the Audit icon (flag) in Webflow’s navigation bar.
- Webflow often flags items that overflow the mobile viewport—review and fix these warnings.
Summary
To fix your mobile layout showing blank space on the right, look for overflowing elements, apply overflow: hidden to key containers, and ensure no content exceeds screen width. Use Webflow’s Preview and Audit tools to identify and resolve the layout issue efficiently.