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What could be causing my Webflow portfolio website to automatically scroll to a certain point when opening the exported site, without any anchor links attached to the URL in the browser?

TL;DR

  • Check for custom JavaScript or code affecting scroll behavior.
  • Verify that no interactions or animations are causing automatic scrolling.
  • Inspect embedded content and ensure it doesn't alter scroll position.
  • Review CSS settings that might affect scrolling.
  • Test on different browsers and devices for specific behavior.
  • Consider restoring a previous version of the site in Webflow.

Your Webflow exported site automatically scrolling to a specific point without anchor links could be due to several reasons.

1. Check for JavaScript or Custom Code

  • Review any custom code added to your site, especially in the <head> or <body> tags. Look for scripts that might manipulate scroll behavior.
  • Ensure no JavaScript actions are set to trigger on page load that could cause scrolling.

2. Verify Interactions and Animations

  • Go to the Designer, and check if any animations or interactions are set to scroll to a specific section on page load.
  • Look for interactions applied to the Body or Page element that might influence scrolling.

3. Inspect Embedded Content

  • If your site includes embedded content such as iframes or third-party scripts, ensure these do not include settings that alter scroll position.
  • Review embed code for parameters that might affect layout or position.

4. Examine CSS Settings

  • Inspect your CSS to see if there are overflow, position, or transform properties which might inadvertently affect scrolling.
  • Particularly check if elements have transform: translate which can affect the visual position.

5. Check Browser and Device Settings

  • Test the issue on different browsers and devices. It could be browser-specific behavior.
  • Look for extensions or settings (such as assistive tech) that might affect scrolling.

6. Asses Webflow Backup or Versions

  • Consider restoring to a previous version of your site within Webflow to identify if a recent change caused this behavior.

Summary

The site scrolling to a specific point can be due to custom scripts, interactions, CSS issues, or embedded content settings. Thoroughly check each component listed to isolate and resolve the issue.

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