How can I create a sticky menu bar in Webflow?
TL;DR
- Select your menu bar element, set its position to Sticky with a top offset of 0px in the Style panel.
- Assign a high Z-Index (e.g., 9999) and ensure parent containers don’t have overflow: hidden to make the sticky effect work properly.
To create a sticky menu bar in Webflow, you’ll use the built-in position settings to make your navigation stay at the top of the screen as users scroll.
1. Select or Create Your Menu Bar Element
- Select the element you want to turn into a sticky menu bar (commonly a
Navbaror a customDiv Blockcontaining navigation links). - If you're building it from scratch, add a Div Block and insert your logo and navigation links inside it.
2. Set the Sticky Position
- With the menu bar selected, go to the right-hand Style panel.
- Under the Layout section, set the Position to Sticky.
- Set the Top offset to 0px, which keeps the menu bar pinned to the top of the viewport.
3. Set a High Z-Index
- Still in the Style panel, scroll down to the Z-Index setting.
- Enter a high value like 9999 to ensure the menu bar stays on top of all other elements.
4. Define the Sticky Parent (Optional)
- Make sure that none of the parent containers have overflow: hidden, or the sticky behavior won’t work.
- Webflow’s
Bodyelement typically doesn’t restrict this, but check if you’ve wrapped sections in scroll-limiting containers.
5. Preview on Scroll
- Use Webflow Preview (eye icon) to test scrolling.
- The menu bar should stay fixed at the top once the page scrolls beneath it.
Summary
Set your menu bar’s position to Sticky with a Top offset of 0px and a high Z-Index to ensure it remains visible while scrolling. Make sure no parent containers restrict sticky behavior with overflow: hidden.