What could be causing the scroll issue on my published Webflow website?

TL;DR

Ensure no unintended overflow: hidden on body or parent elements and avoid misused 100vw widths.
Check for fixed elements blocking scroll, problematic animations or interactions, off-screen elements, and custom code conflicts.
Test across browsers and devices to identify rendering-related issues.

Scroll issues on a published Webflow website can stem from several causes such as layout sizing problems, JavaScript conflicts, or hidden overflow styles.

1. Check for `overflow: hidden` on Body or Parent Elements

Go to the Webflow Designer and select the Body (or a top-level section).
In the Style panel, make sure Overflow is not set to Hidden unless necessary.
Check parent elements of sections that aren't scrolling—nested overflow: hidden can block scroll.

2. Examine `position: fixed` or `position: absolute` Elements

Elements set to Fixed (especially full-screen) with a high z-index can hijack scrolling unintentionally.
Inspect any fixed navigation or modals and ensure they don’t cover large portions of the page unnecessarily.

3. Check for 100vw Causing Horizontal Scroll

Elements with width set to 100vw (instead of 100%) can cause unwanted horizontal scrolling, especially when scrollbars appear.
Replace 100vw with 100% where appropriate or add overflow-x: hidden to the Body if horizontal scrolling is not needed.

4. Examine Interactions and Page/Load Animations

Go to the Interactions panel and review any page load or scroll interactions.
Make sure there aren’t any scroll-blocking animations, such as setting the Body’s overflow to hidden on page load.

5. Check for Large Off-Screen Elements

Sometimes hidden elements like off-screen sliders, hidden overflow elements, or absolute-positioned items can stretch the page.
Use Webflow’s Navigator panel and Preview Mode to look for any elements extending beyond the visible canvas.

6. Custom Code Conflicts

If you’ve added custom code (especially JavaScript or CSS) in Page Settings or Site Settings, make sure it's not:
Setting overflow styles unintentionally
Blocking scroll behavior via JS (e.g., document.body.style.overflow = 'hidden')
Interfering with scroll via event listeners

Sometimes Lightbox components or modals leave the scroll locked after closing.
Look at post-click behavior or use the browser console to check if scroll is being restricted (e.g., by overflow: hidden on <body> or <html>).

8. Test on Multiple Browsers and Devices

Publish and test the live site on Chrome, Safari, Firefox, and mobile browsers.
Some scroll issues may be browser-specific due to rendering differences.

Summary

Scroll issues in Webflow are commonly caused by overflow: hidden, full-screen fixed elements, 100vw width misuse, or bugs from custom code. Check your styles, interactions, and position settings carefully in both Designer and browser inspection tools.

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