How can I fix scaling issues for different screen sizes and the large space appearing on the right side of my Webflow site?

Scaling issues and unwanted horizontal scrolling in Webflow are often caused by overflowing or improperly styled elements. Here's how to identify and fix them.

1. Check for Overflowing Elements

• Go to Webflow Designer and preview each breakpoint starting from Desktop down to Mobile Portrait.
• Look for any elements that extend beyond the body or container width — they often cause the extra space on the right side.
• Common culprits include:
• Fixed-width elements (especially with large px widths)
• Negative margins
• Large images or embeds that don't resize properly

2. Enable Overflow Hidden on Body or Wrappers (Optional)

• In some cases, you can set the Body or parent wrappers to overflow: hidden to contain unexpected overflow.
• Select the Body tag, go to the Style panel, and set:
• Overflow: hidden (for X-axis or both axes)
• Use this only if you’re confident that no essential content is being cut off.

3. Use Relative Units and Flexible Layouts

• Avoid fixed widths (like 1200px) for containers or elements, especially on smaller breakpoints.
• Instead, use:
• %, vw (viewport width), or auto when appropriate
• Max width combined with padding for safe spacing on all screen sizes

4. Check for Large Elements on Smaller Breakpoints

• Some elements may look fine on desktop but break layout on mobile.
• Go to mobile views in Webflow Designer, and review:
• Images, text blocks, buttons, or divs that extend off-screen
• Resize or adjust padding/margin/flex settings to ensure all content fits the viewport.

5. Embed and Integration Issues

• If you're using custom HTML embeds, double-check that embedded elements use responsive settings.
• For example, iframes or videos should use responsive wrappers and avoid fixed widths.
• Use settings like max-width: 100%, height: auto, and properties like loading="lazy" to improve performance and responsiveness.

6. Use Webflow's Audit Panel

• Click the Audit icon in the top right of Webflow Designer to automatically detect common issues, including overflow and accessibility.
• Fix issues listed to ensure clean layout behavior.

Summary

To fix layout scaling issues and right-side spacing in Webflow, identify overflowing elements, use flexible units like % or vw, eliminate fixed widths, and adjust styles on each breakpoint. Use Webflow's Audit tool and set overflow: hidden cautiously if needed. These steps will eliminate unwanted scroll and improve responsiveness across devices.