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How can I create a responsive iframe in a Webflow column that scales proportionally with different screen widths?

To create a responsive iframe in a Webflow column that scales proportionally with different screen widths, you can follow these steps:

1. Add a new column to your Webflow layout where you want to include the iframe.
2. Drag and drop an Embed element into the newly created column. You can find the Embed element under the Components panel.
3. From the Embed element settings, click on the </>Embed Code button.
4. In the Embed Code modal, paste the iframe code that you want to embed. This could be a YouTube video, a Google Maps iframe, or any other iframe content you want to display.
5. After pasting the iframe code, click the Apply Code button.
6. Now, we need to make the iframe responsive and scale proportionally with different screen widths. To do this, select the Embed element within the column.
7. In the Styles panel, click on the "+" icon beside the "Size" section to add a new size property.
8. In the new size property, select "Width" and set it to 100%. This will make the iframe container span the entire width of the column.
9. Next, click on the "+" icon beside the "Position" section to add a new position property.
10. Set the position property to relative. This will allow the iframe to adjust its height based on the width of the container.
11. Now, we need to set the aspect ratio of the iframe to maintain its proportions. In the "Padding" section of the Styles panel, add a padding-bottom value.
12. The padding-bottom value will determine the aspect ratio of the iframe. For example, if you want the iframe to have a 16:9 aspect ratio, you can set the padding-bottom value to 56.25% (9 divided by 16, multiplied by 100).
13. Lastly, you may need to adjust the height and width properties of the iframe content itself within the iframe code. Set the width to 100% to ensure it spans the entire width of the container.

By following these steps, you can create a responsive iframe within a Webflow column that scales proportionally with different screen widths. The iframe will adjust its height according to the aspect ratio you specified, ensuring that it looks well proportioned on any device or screen size.

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