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Is Webflow the platform used to build the website with a fixed half and scrolling section?

TL;DR
  • Use Webflow’s flexbox or grid to create a two-column layout, setting one side to fixed width and fixed or relative positioning.
  • Allow the other side to scroll by setting it to relative positioning and enabling overflow or default scroll behavior, all without needing custom code.

A website layout with a fixed half and a scrolling half (often called a "split screen layout") is absolutely possible in Webflow, and yes—Webflow can be used to build such a design.

1. Webflow Supports Split Layouts

  • Webflow supports custom layouts with fixed positioning, scroll behavior, and flexbox/grid responsiveness.
  • You can design one half of the screen to remain fixed (e.g., a sidebar or image panel) while the other half scrolls with content.

2. How to Achieve a Fixed + Scrolling Layout in Webflow

  • Set the parent container (e.g., the body or section) to horizontal flex or grid layout with two columns or div blocks.
  • For the fixed side (usually left or right):
  • Give it a fixed width (e.g., 50vw) and set its position to fixed or relative with overflow: hidden.
  • For the scrolling side:
  • Set its position to relative and ensure it’s tall enough to enable vertical scrolling.
  • You might need to give it 100vh height and use overflow: auto or simply let it scroll as part of the normal document flow.

3. Example Use Cases Seen in Webflow

  • Many Webflow users create portfolio sites, landing pages, and case study layouts with split panels where one side remains static.
  • Sites made with Webflow that showcase this effect often enable interaction animations and scroll-based triggers (e.g., moving elements in the scrolling section as the user scrolls).

4. No Custom Code Required (But Optional)

  • This layout can be made entirely with Webflow Designer tools.
  • Adding custom code is optional (e.g., if you need advanced scroll effects like parallax), but basic split-layout functionality needs none.

Summary

Yes, you can definitely build a fixed-half and scrolling-half website in Webflow using its visual layout tools. Just use flexbox or grid, assign one side to be fixed or static, and allow the other side to scroll normally.

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