How can I fix the issue with my grid layout sticking out on the right side of the page on tablet breakpoint in Webflow?
TL;DR
- Inspect grid and child elements for fixed widths, oversized padding/margins, or negative margins causing overflow.
- Use responsive units (like fr or auto) instead of fixed sizes, and apply overflow: hidden on the parent if needed to contain excess content.
If your grid layout is overflowing on the right side of the page in the tablet breakpoint, it's likely due to sizing or padding issues within the grid or its child elements.
1. Check for Overflowing Elements
- Inspect child elements inside the grid. Look for any elements with a set width larger than 100%, fixed widths, or margins/padding pushing them beyond the grid bounds.
- Avoid using negative margins unless necessary—they can cause layout issues on smaller viewports.
2. Review Grid Settings
- In Tablet view, select the grid and check if the column or row sizes are set to fixed widths.
- Change any fixed width columns to responsive units like fr (fractional units) or auto.
3. Use Overflow Hidden (If Appropriate)
- Select the parent container (e.g., a section or wrapper) and set Overflow: Hidden under the Layout panel.
- This prevents children from visually spilling out, but be cautious—this will also hide content that overflows unintentionally.
4. Double-Check Padding and Margins
- On the tablet breakpoint, inspect any large right-side padding or margins that may be pushing the layout out of view.
- Common culprits: 100vw widths + padding, or margins set in px rather than percentages or responsive units.
5. Use Webflow's Built-In Preview & Debug Tools
- In Preview mode, toggle between breakpoints to identify exactly when the layout breaks.
- Use Webflow’s Style panel to see if specific styles are overriding clean layout behavior in tablet view.
Summary
To fix grid overflow in the tablet view, inspect the grid and its child elements for fixed widths, large padding/margins, and improper sizing. Adjust the layout using responsive units and, if needed, apply overflow: hidden on the parent to contain the content.