How can I remove extra white space on the right side of my Webflow site when scrolling to the left?
TL;DR
- Inspect elements for widths exceeding the viewport, especially those using 100vw without scrollbar compensation.
- Set overflow: hidden on the body or wrapper carefully to prevent clipping issues.
- Check for negative margins or transforms pushing content off-screen.
- Review all breakpoints to fix responsive layout issues causing overflow.
- Use Webflow’s Audit Panel and optional debug styles to identify and fix overflow sources.
Extra horizontal white space on the right side of your Webflow site is typically caused by elements that overflow their containers or the viewport. Here’s how to fix it.
1. Check for Overflowing Elements
- Preview your site and scroll horizontally to the left to see which content is causing the overflow.
- In the Webflow Designer, inspect all major elements (Navbar, sections, divs, etc.) to see if any have a width setting greater than the screen size or are too wide due to margins/padding.
- Look for elements using 100vw width without accounting for scrollbars—this can cause overflow.
2. Set Overflow Hidden on the Body or Wrapper
- Select the Body element or a main wrapper div.
- In the Style panel, set Overflow: Hidden (under Layout > Overflow).
- Use this carefully—hiding overflow can clip animations or dropdowns if not managed properly.
3. Check for Negative Margins or Large Transforms
- Look for elements using negative margins or transform: translate(x) that push content outside the viewport.
- Review interactions and animations, especially those moving elements off-screen.
4. Confirm Responsive Layouts at All Breakpoints
- Go through all project breakpoints (desktop, tablet, mobile) to find layout issues causing horizontal scroll.
- Resize elements, adjust flex/grid settings, or set max-width: 100% to prevent overflowing.
5. Use Webflow’s Audit Panel
- Click the Audits tab (bottom right of the Designer) to highlight layout issues.
- It can help identify elements that overflow or break responsiveness.
6. Temporarily Add a Debug Style
- Create a global style rule that highlights overflowing elements:
- Add a Div Block, set it to position: fixed, give it 100vw width, and apply a bold border to help visualize the viewport.
- Compare this against your actual content to identify overflows.
Summary
To remove extra white space on the right side, look for overflowing elements, use overflow: hidden responsibly, inspect all breakpoints, and avoid using fixed widths like 100vw without scroll compensation. Fixing or restricting overflowing content typically resolves unwanted horizontal scroll.