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What could be causing the flexbox on the main home page and the "Leasing" page in Webflow to not stack properly and have a white margin on the right div block? I have tried multiple solutions, but nothing seems to be working. Could you please take a look at my site Read-Only and advise on what I might be doing wrong?

TL;DR
  • Ensure Body and container elements have correct overflow (visible/hidden) and max-width set to 100%.
  • Review Flex settings for direction and alignment; adjust child elements for fixed widths or large margins.
  • Use DevTools and Webflow Preview to identify overflowing elements or layout issues across breakpoints.

Flexbox misalignment and unwanted white margin on the right side in Webflow usually stem from layout settings, overflow issues, or extra padding/margin on child elements. Here's how to identify and fix common causes.

1. Check Overflow and Width Settings on the Body and Parent Containers

  • Select the Body in your Navigator panel.
  • Make sure Overflow is set to "Visible" (or "Hidden" if overflow white space is needed to be clipped).
  • Ensure the Body and major containers such as Section, Container, or Div Block are set to max-width: 100% or do not exceed the viewport width.
  • Avoid using fixed widths (like 1500px) unless absolutely necessary.

2. Inspect Flex Parent Settings

  • On your main Flex container (likely a Div Block set to Display: Flex), check:
  • Flex direction: Use Vertical if you want elements to stack.
  • Justify and Align settings: Try Start or Center instead of Space Between if spacing seems uneven.
  • Ensure child elements inside the flex container do not have fixed widths or large margin-right.

3. Audit All Child Elements for Margin and Width Issues

  • Walk through each direct child of the Flex container and:
  • Look for any unwanted margin-right, padding-right, or fixed widths.
  • Check for hidden elements or absolutely positioned items bleeding out of the container.
  • If you're seeing a white space only on the right, one child might be too wide for the viewport.

4. Check for Hidden Overflow Elements

  • Select all containers that could contain expanding items (like image sliders, custom code embeds, or extra animations).
  • Set Overflow: Hidden temporarily on containers to test if content is breaking out.
  • If the issue goes away, one of the child elements has a width or transform problem.

5. Inspect the Page on Tablet and Mobile Breakpoints

  • If the stacking problem only appears on certain breakpoints, check each one:
  • Inspect how the Flex settings change.
  • Ensure Flex direction switches to Vertical if stacking is required.
  • Unset any overridden widths introduced in mobile views.

6. Use Webflow's Preview Mode and Publish to Test Responsiveness

  • Use Preview Mode and inspect in different device widths.
  • Sometimes, bugs only appear on the live site due to default browser margin or missing reset styles.
  • Publish the site and inspect live using browser DevTools to pinpoint the element overflowing.

7. Use DevTools to Locate Overflows

  • In Chrome DevTools, use:
  • Inspect > Elements tab.
  • Add a temporary * { outline: 1px solid red; } via DevTools to catch which divs are overflowing the page.
  • This is an effective way to discover the offending element stretching the layout.

Summary

To fix Flexbox stacking and unexpected right margin issues in Webflow:

  • Ensure containers and body have correct width and overflow settings.
  • Set Flex direction, child alignment, and inspect for extra margins or fixed widths.
  • Use DevTools and Preview Mode to find elements pushing past the viewport.

If the issue persists after these steps, please share your Webflow Read-Only link, and I can pinpoint the issue directly.

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