How can I show a video on desktop in Webflow without it going beyond the boundaries of the designated div?

To display a video in Webflow on desktop without it overflowing its designated container, you need to ensure proper sizing and styling of both the video and its parent div.

1. Set Proper Container Settings

• Select the parent div that will hold the video.
• Set its Width to a fixed value, percentage, or responsive unit like VW.
• Apply Overflow: Hidden (from the Style panel) to prevent any child elements like videos from spilling out.
• Ensure Position is set to Relative if you'll be using absolutely positioned content inside.

2. Set the Video to be Responsive

• Add a Video element (or use a video embed with a custom source).
• Set Width: 100% and Height: Auto so it scales with the container.
• Avoid setting fixed pixel dimensions on the video if you want it to scale responsively.
• If you're using a background video component, note that it auto-fills its section — instead, use a regular embed for more control.

3. Check Padding and Margins

• Ensure the video does not have large margins or paddings that cause it to break out of the parent div.
• The parent div should also not have negative margins that might expose overflow.

4. Test with Different Screen Sizes

• Use Webflow’s responsive preview tools (top-center device icons in Designer) to test how the video behaves across screen sizes.
• Confirm the video stays within the container on all breakpoints, especially desktop.

Summary

Set the parent div to overflow: hidden, make sure the video width is 100% and height is auto, and eliminate excessive padding or margins. This ensures the video remains constrained within its container on desktop displays.