How do I make duplicated div blocks in Webflow independent of each other when changes in one block affect the others? Additionally, how can I remove extra side space on my Webflow site?

When duplicating div blocks in Webflow, they often remain linked by shared classes. Also, extra side space is usually caused by overflowing elements or incorrect padding/margin settings.

1. Make Duplicated Div Blocks Independent

• Duplicating a div with a shared class means all copies share the same styling. If you modify one, it affects the others.
• To make them independent:
• Select the duplicated div, go to the Selector field at the top of the Style panel.
• Click the class name and choose Duplicate Class (or “Create Combo Class” if you just want slight differences).
• Rename the new class to something unique for styling purposes.
• Best practice: Use base classes for shared properties (e.g., layout and spacing) and combo classes for variations.

2. Remove Extra Side Space

• Extra space often results from one or more of the following:
• Negative margins or excessive padding on elements near the edge.
• Fixed-width elements wider than the viewport.
• Overflowing content (like large images or text strings) that isn’t constrained.
• To diagnose:
• Select the Body element and set overflow: hidden to quickly test if there’s horizontal overflow.
• Use the Webflow Navigator tab to inspect individual elements.
• To fix:
• Set max-width: 100% on wide elements (e.g., images).
• Check for margins or paddings on container elements that push content outside.
• Ensure no element has position: absolute or fixed outside viewport with left/right offset values.

Summary

To make duplicated div blocks independent, create new or combo classes instead of reusing the same one. To remove extra side space, check for overflowing elements, excessive margin/padding, and set max-width where needed.