Can text wrap around an image or div with an absolute position using Webflow?

Text cannot naturally wrap around an image or div that uses an absolute position in Webflow. Absolute positioning removes the element from the normal document flow, which prevents surrounding text from interacting with it.

1. Why Absolute Positioning Breaks Text Wrap

• Absolutely positioned elements are completely removed from the standard layout, so surrounding content does not "see" them.
• Text will behave as if the image or div isn’t there at all, leading to unintended overlaps or gaps.

2. Use Float Instead for Text Wrapping

To enable text wrapping around an image or div, use float instead:

• Select the image or div in the Webflow Designer.
• In the Style panel, under Layout, set Float: Left or Float: Right.
• Add margin (especially on the floated side) to create space between the image and text.

3. Adjust Text Container for Better Layout

• Ensure the image/div and the text are inside the same parent container (e.g., a Div Block).
• Verify that the parent Div Block is using display: block or flex (vertical) to maintain consistent flow.

4. Alternative: Use Flexbox or Grid Strategically

If float doesn’t give enough control:

• Use Flexbox with horizontal direction and assign the image a fixed size.
• Keep text in a separate Div Block with flex-grow enabled to fill the remaining space.
• This won’t do traditional wrapping, but offers a structured layout alternative.

Summary

Text cannot wrap around an absolutely positioned element in Webflow because it's removed from the normal flow. To achieve wrapping, use float left/right or consider using flexbox for more precise layouts.