How can I fix the issue where the other divs do not move downward when content is expanded in Webflow?
TL;DR
- Set the expanding div’s position to Static or Relative to maintain normal document flow.
- Use Block, Flex (column), or Grid display to allow vertical stacking.
- Set container Overflow to Visible and Height to Auto to accommodate growth.
- Ensure interactions change height properly instead of relying on display toggles.
If expanding content in a div causes it to overlap other elements instead of pushing them downward, it's typically due to positioning or overflow settings. Here’s how to fix this.
1. Check for Absolute or Fixed Positioning
- Select the div that’s expanding.
- In the Style panel, check the Position setting.
- If it's set to Absolute, Fixed, or Relative with a Z-index, try changing it to Static (default) or Relative, unless required for layout purposes.
- Absolute and Fixed positioning remove elements from the normal document flow, preventing them from affecting surrounding elements.
2. Verify Display Settings
- Make sure the expanding content and adjacent elements use appropriate Display styles.
- Common combinations that work well:
- Block, Flex (vertical direction), or Grid for container layouts.
- For flexboxes: ensure the Flex Direction is set to Vertical (Column) so items below move down appropriately.
3. Adjust Overflow Setting
- Select the container wrapping the expanding content and the elements below.
- In the Style panel, set Overflow to Visible.
- If it’s set to Hidden, expanding child divs may visually "bleed" outside without pushing siblings.
4. Check Height Settings
- Avoid using Fixed Height on parent containers. Use Auto height so they adapt when inner content grows.
- Select the container or parent div and confirm that Height is set to Auto (not a fixed px or %).
5. Use Webflow Interactions Correctly
- If the content is expanding via a click-triggered interaction, ensure the size increase actually changes the container’s height.
- Use the Size action in interactions to animate the height, or use Display: Block paired with Height: Auto via a custom animation.
- Avoid using Display: None to Block if no height transition is applied, as this can jump instead of animate and affect layout stacking.
Summary
To make other divs move downward when content expands, ensure the expanding div is positioned statically or relatively, Display and Flex settings are vertical, Overflow is visible, and Height is set to Auto. Avoid absolute positioning unless necessary.