How can I make the nav bar go full width in Webflow when the built-in container is restricting it?
TL;DR
- Remove the default Webflow container wrapping the navbar to eliminate max-width constraints.
- Replace it with a full-width div and set the navbar’s width to 100%, using inner custom containers if needed to center content.
To make a navigation bar stretch full width in Webflow despite being inside a restricting container, you'll need to override or remove the container's width constraints.
1. Understand the Container Limitation
- Webflow’s built-in container element has a default max-width (typically 940px or 1140px) and centers content horizontally.
- Any elements placed inside it, including your navbar, will inherit those width constraints and won’t stretch edge-to-edge.
2. Remove the Default Container
- Select the container element that wraps your navbar.
- Press Delete or right-click and choose Remove.
- This opens up the navbar to the full width of the page.
3. Use a Custom Div Block Instead
- Drag a Div Block into the page where your container was.
- Give the div a class like .custom-container if you need styling consistency.
- Leave the div’s width to 100%, but you can apply a max-width and margin: 0 auto if you want inner content (like nav links) to remain centered.
4. Set Navigation Bar Width to 100%
- Select your Navbar directly (not the container).
- In the Style panel, set:
- Width: 100%
- Max Width: none
- Padding as needed for spacing
5. Preview and Adjust Responsiveness
- Go into Preview mode to verify the navbar now spans full width.
- Check on Tablet and Mobile views to ensure the layout still works responsively. Adjust flex or padding if needed.
Summary
To make the navbar full width in Webflow, remove the default container, wrap the navbar in a full-width div, and set the navbar’s width to 100%. Use custom containers inside if you need to limit the width of internal elements while keeping the navbar background edge-to-edge.