How can I maintain scrolling on the page while setting the overflow for the body in Webflow?

You're trying to prevent scrolling from being disabled while modifying the body’s overflow in Webflow. This typically happens when setting overflow: hidden on the body or html element unintentionally affects scrolling.

1. Understand the Effect of overflow: hidden on the Body

• Setting overflow: hidden on the Body or html element disables both vertical and horizontal scrolling.
• This is commonly used to prevent background scrolling when modals or sidebars are open.
• However, if left active, it can block the ability to scroll on the entire page.

2. Apply Overflow Only When Needed

• Use interactions or custom code to dynamically toggle overflow: hidden only when necessary (e.g., when a modal opens).
• Set overflow styles through Webflow Interactions using the “Body (All Pages)” target or custom JS code.

3. Don’t Set Overflow in the Body Permanently

• Go to the Webflow Designer.
• Select the Body (All Pages) element.
• In the Style panel, set Overflow to Auto or Visible instead of Hidden.
• This keeps scrolling enabled by default.

4. Use Overlay Containers Instead of Body Overflow

• If you need to hide scrolling for a modal, apply overflow: hidden on a fixed overlay div, not the body.
• Create a full-screen div with fixed positioning and apply the hiding effect inside that container, preserving body scroll.

5. Use Custom Code to Restore Scroll

• If you're toggling scroll using custom code, ensure you restore it, for example:
• When showing a modal: document.body.style.overflow = 'hidden';
• When hiding it: document.body.style.overflow = ''; // or 'auto'

Summary

To maintain scrolling while managing overflow, avoid applying overflow: hidden to the body unless absolutely needed, and only apply it temporarily during interactions (like modal openings). Use overlays or scoped containers to isolate overflow behavior.