How can I prevent elements in the header of my Webflow website from being positioned incorrectly and cut off on Safari browsers? I have already tried positioning the elements with absolute positioning and setting the left and right tags to auto, but the margin I added to the left seems to be larger on Safari compared to Chrome.

Safari may render margins and positioning differently than Chrome, especially with flex or absolute layouts. This often results in elements appearing misaligned or clipped in Safari.

1. Use Flexbox or Grid Instead of Absolute Positioning

• Avoid using absolute positioning unless necessary. It can behave inconsistently across browsers, especially when combined with margins or auto values.
• Instead, use Flexbox or CSS Grid, which offers more predictable cross-browser alignment.

2. Set Max Widths and Use Auto Margins

• Wrap your header content in a parent container div.
• On that container:
• Set a fixed max width (e.g., 1200px).
• Apply margin-left: auto and margin-right: auto to center it.
• This removes the need to manually control left margins.

3. Use Padding Instead of Margin for Internal Spacing

• If the misalignment is due to margin on internal header elements (like logos or nav links), try using padding instead of margin.
• Safari can interpret left margins differently, especially when mixed with auto alignment or absolute offset values.

4. Normalize Box Sizing Across Browsers

• In Webflow, go to the Global Styles (Body or All Elements) and verify:
• Box Sizing is set to border-box.
• This ensures width calculations are consistent in Safari and Chrome.

5. Double-Check Safari-Specific Rendering Overrides

• Safari may apply default styles or behaviors that differ from Chrome.
• Test with overflow: visible or hidden on the parent container to see if Safari is clipping the element unintentionally.

6. Use Webflow's Built-In Browser Support Preview

• In Webflow’s designer, use the Device preview mode.
• Also test directly on a recent version of macOS Safari and iOS Safari to confirm consistency.

7. Test Custom Code or CSS Overrides

• If using custom CSS or code embeds affecting header layout, ensure none are overriding layout only in Safari.
• Avoid using Safari-prefixed properties unless absolutely needed.

Summary

Safari often interprets absolute positioning and left/right margins differently. Switch to flexbox with auto margins and padding for more stable layout control, and ensure box-sizing is set to border-box. Avoid relying on fixed left margins for alignment, especially with absolute elements.