How can I put the background video in Webflow behind everything? Why don't I get 4 cells when I create 4 columns in my quick stack in Webflow?
TL;DR
- Place the background video inside a div, set its position to Absolute or Fixed, and use a z-index of -1 to keep it behind all elements.
- Ensure Quick Stack is in Grid mode, check and manually adjust the grid settings, and verify child elements don’t span multiple grid spaces.
1. How to Put a Background Video Behind Everything in Webflow
If your background video is not appearing behind all elements, you need to adjust its positioning and z-index.
- Make sure the background video is inside a div that spans the entire section or page.
- Set the position of the
Background Videoelement to Absolute or Fixed (depending on whether you want it to scroll or stay fixed). - Set “z-index” to a low value (e.g., -1) so it stays behind other elements.
- Ensure parent elements (like a Section or Container) do not have higher
z-indexvalues that interfere.
2. Why You Don’t Get 4 Cells with 4 Columns in Quick Stack
If your Quick Stack in Webflow isn't displaying 4 cells when you create 4 columns, it may be due to the layout settings:
- Ensure Quick Stack Mode is enabled – It should be set to Grid mode instead of another layout type.
- Check the grid settings – Go to Layout > Display and confirm it's set to
gridwith the correct number of columns. - Manually adjust columns – If Webflow doesn’t generate them, add columns manually in the Grid settings panel.
- Verify child elements – Ensure your elements inside Quick Stack aren’t taking up multiple grid spaces by accident (check
grid-columnandgrid-rowsettings).
Summary
To place a background video behind everything, set its position to Absolute or Fixed and use a z-index of -1. If Quick Stack isn't creating 4 cells for 4 columns, ensure it's in Grid mode, manually check column settings, and make sure child elements don't overlap multiple spaces.