How can I make a scrollable menu for a fixed navigation in Webflow?

To create a scrollable menu inside a fixed navigation in Webflow, you need to fix the navigation container, enable scroll for the menu area, and limit its height.

1. Fix the Navigation Bar

• Select your navigation section (typically a Navbar or custom container).
• In the Style panel, set Position to Fixed (usually top), and ensure Full Width is checked.
• Set a z-index (e.g., 1000) to keep it above other content.

2. Set Maximum Height for the Menu Wrapper

• Identify or create a div wrapper that contains all your menu links (e.g., dropdowns or mobile menu).
• Add a class to this div (e.g., menu-wrapper).
• Set a Max Height (e.g., 300px or 40vh) to cap its size.
• Make sure Overflow is set to Auto or Scroll to enable scrollbars when content exceeds the max height.

3. Handle Mobile Menu (If Applicable)

• For the mobile menu open state, Webflow typically animates and shows a menu container.
• Select the menu container (e.g., w-nav-menu) inside the mobile nav component.
• Add a class (e.g., mobile-menu-scroll) and set:
• Max Height to a percentage of screen height (e.g., 80vh)
• Overflow to Auto

This ensures when many menu items are inside, users can still scroll.

4. Style Scrollbar (Optional)

• Webflow allows custom scrollbar styling via the Style panel only for WebKit browsers.
• For advanced styling (custom color, width), you’ll need to use custom code inside the Page Settings or an Embed element.

Summary

To make a scrollable menu inside a fixed nav in Webflow, fix the nav container to the top, wrap your menu links in a div with a max height and set overflow to auto, especially for mobile. This ensures users can scroll through longer menus without disrupting layout or usability.