How can I fix the issue with the animation in Webflow where the top and bottom divs work correctly but the right and left divs do not display correctly in the preview or published site?
TL;DR
- Ensure proper positioning (
relative,absolute,flexbox, orgrid) and define width/height for left/right divs. - Check Webflow interactions for
display: none,opacity: 0, orscale: 0, and verify animations move elements into view. - Review overflow settings on parent containers and adjust
z-indexto avoid elements being hidden. - Test in different browsers, try incognito mode, and use DevTools to inspect element visibility after publishing.
It sounds like your left and right divs are not displaying correctly in preview or published mode, while the top and bottom divs work fine. This usually happens due to issues with positioning, interactions, or overflow settings. Here’s how to troubleshoot and fix it:
1. Check Positioning and Display Settings
- Ensure Divs Are Properly Positioned:
- If using absolute or fixed positioning, confirm the elements are set relative to an appropriate parent (e.g., a
divwith position: relative). - If using flexbox or grid, ensure proper alignment settings.
- Check Width and Height:
- Make sure your left and right divs have defined dimensions.
- Avoid
width: 0pxorheight: 0pxunless part of the animation. - Try Setting a Background Color to confirm if the divs are actually there but just invisible.
2. Inspect Interactions and Animations
- Check Initial States in Webflow Animations:
- Go to Interactions > Page Load Animations and verify if your left/right divs have
display: none,opacity: 0, orscale: 0applied. - If so, make sure they are properly animated to become visible.
- Review Entrance Animations:
- If using
Moveanimations, ensure they move into the viewport. - Sometimes, animations push elements out of view due to incorrect X-axis positioning.
3. Verify Overflow and Visibility Settings
- Container Overflow:
- If your left and right divs are inside a parent container, check if it has
overflow: hidden. - Try setting
overflow: visibleon the parent. - Z-Index Conflicts:
- Ensure your left/right divs aren’t being hidden behind other elements due to a lower
z-index.
4. Test in Different Browsers and Published Mode
- Preview in Webflow Designer:
- If it works in Preview but not when Published, try clearing cache or testing in Incognito Mode.
- Publish and Inspect in DevTools:
- Right-click and Inspect Element (DevTools) to see if the left/right divs exist but are off-screen or invisible.
Summary
To fix left/right div display issues, check positioning, visibility, interactions, overflow settings, and z-index conflicts. If the problem persists, test in incognito mode or inspect elements in DevTools after publishing.