Is there a guide on creating a centralized navigation like the one in this template using Webflow? I've attempted it before, but the mobile version ends up being distorted. I will share a Webflow link with my progress soon. Currently reworking it.

Creating a centralized navigation menu—like those seen in high-end Webflow templates—requires careful layout structure and responsive adjustments, especially for mobile. If your mobile version is distorted, the issue likely involves incorrect flexbox settings, spacing, or hidden styles. Here's a breakdown on how to build a clean, centralized navigation.

1. Structure the Base Navigation Container

• Add a Navbar or Div Block to the top of your page and set its Display to Flex (Horizontal - Row) and Justify: Center.
• Inside this nav container, place three items:
• Left nav link group (e.g., "Home," "About")
• Logo in the center
• Right nav link group (e.g., "Contact," "Blog")

2. Set Flex Behavior for Equal Spacing

• Make sure the nav container is set to Align: Center and Justify: Space Between or Space Evenly, depending on visual preference.
• Set fixed widths or max widths on the left and right link groups so they don’t push the logo off-center when resizing.
• For extra precision, apply absolute centering to the logo if necessary, using position: absolute and a central transform.

3. Enable Responsive Behavior for Mobile

• At tablet and below breakpoints, switch the display of the nav:
• Change to Vertical Stack (Flex: Column) or use the built-in Webflow Navbar component with a default responsive menu.
• If using a custom burger menu, add a menu icon trigger (usually a div with three lines) and create a click interaction to show/hide a new mobile menu overlay or dropdown.
• Use overflow: hidden and z-index layering to prevent layout bugs on mobile dropdowns.

4. Use Hidden or Conditional Visibility Settings

• Place your desktop and mobile navs in separate elements if they require separate designs.
• Use Webflow’s responsive visibility setting (eye icon) to hide the desktop nav on mobile and show the mobile-only version instead.

5. Test Across All Viewports

• Constantly switch between desktop, tablet, and mobile breakpoints using Webflow’s viewport preview.
• Check for:
• Logo alignment in all sizes
• Spacing balance of nav items
• Interactions working as expected on touch devices

Summary

To create a responsive centralized nav in Webflow:

• Use flex layout with careful spacing and alignment.
• Switch to a mobile-friendly structure at smaller breakpoints.
• Use interactions and responsive visibility to separate desktop and mobile versions if needed.

Once you share your Webflow project link, I can provide tailored feedback based on your current setup.