How can I make the block containing text in Webflow grow to the same height as the text, without it pushing up or down the "hide text" button?
- Wrap both the text and "hide text" button in the same parent container for layout control.
- Set the text block's height to Auto so it expands with content.
- To position the button consistently, use either Absolute positioning (with Relative parent) or a Flex Column layout with Margin Top: Auto on the button.
- Optionally, add a transition on the text block’s height or use interactions for smooth expand/collapse effects.
Your issue relates to making a text block grow in height with its content while keeping the "hide text" button positioned consistently, likely below or overlapping the text block.
1. Ensure Proper Parent Structure
- Wrap your text content and the “hide text” button in the same parent container (e.g. a
div block). - This allows you to control the layout relationship between the text content and the button.
2. Use Auto Height on the Text Block
- Select the block containing your text.
- In the Style panel, set Height: Auto. This ensures that the block expands as the text grows or contracts.
3. Set Button Positioning Correctly
To prevent the button from being pushed by changing text height:
Option A: Absolute Positioning
Select the "hide text" button.
Set Position: Absolute.
Set the parent container to Position: Relative.
Use bottom: 0px (or your desired offset) to pin the button to the bottom of its container, regardless of content height.
Option B: Flex Layout (Vertical)
Set the parent container to Display: Flex, Direction: Vertical (Column).
Place the text block as the first child and the button second.
For the button, set Margin Top: Auto to push it to the bottom of the container.
4. Optional: Smooth Transition
If the text block height changes due to toggling (e.g. expand/collapse), add:
- Transition on Height to the block (
Transition: Heightin the Style panel). - Alternatively, use Webflow Interactions to animate height between custom values or Auto (note: animating to height: auto requires setting min/max height in animations for consistency).
Summary
Set the text block’s height to Auto so it grows with content. Then use Absolute positioning (with a Relative parent) or a Flex layout with Margin Auto to keep the “hide text” button anchored and unaffected by changes in the block height.