What are the optimal settings in Webflow to enable scrolling within a div block?
TL;DR
- Set a fixed or max height on the div block and apply overflow: auto or scroll in the Style panel.
- Ensure the content exceeds the div’s height and remove any conflicting styles that might suppress scrolling.
To enable scrolling within a div block in Webflow, you need to adjust its size and overflow settings correctly.
1. Set a Fixed Height or Max Height
- Select the div block you want to make scrollable.
- Under the Style panel, set a fixed height (e.g., 300px) or a max height if it should expand only up to a certain limit.
- This limits the vertical space the div can occupy, allowing overflow content to be scrollable.
2. Adjust Overflow Setting
- With the div block still selected, go to the Overflow setting under the Layout section in the Style panel.
- Choose Scroll or Auto:
- Scroll – always shows scrollbars when content overflows.
- Auto – shows scrollbars only when necessary.
- Set Overflow: Scroll (or Auto) for the vertical (Y) axis, or both X and Y if horizontal scrolling is needed.
3. Ensure Content Overflows
- Make sure the inner content (text, elements, etc.) extends beyond the div's height to trigger scrolling.
- If the div has padding or inner margins, they count toward the total height and can affect scrollability.
4. Remove Conflict Styles
- Do not apply conflicting display properties, e.g., Display: Flex with overflow hidden, which may suppress scrolling unintentionally.
- Ensure Parent containers don’t have restrictions (like overflow: hidden) that clip the scrollable div.
5. Optional: Add Smooth Scrolling or Custom Scrollbars
- Webflow does not support smooth scrolling or custom scrollbars out of the box, but you can use custom CSS embed or third-party libraries if needed.
Summary
To allow scrolling within a div block in Webflow, set a fixed or max height, apply overflow: auto or scroll, and ensure the content exceeds the div’s height. Adjust overflow settings carefully to avoid conflicts.