What is the simplest method to separate the scrolling action of a section and its content in Webflow for the purpose of creating a two-level scrolling system, where users can navigate between sections and scroll within them?

To create a two-level scrolling system in Webflow—where users scroll through full-page sections, and then scroll within those sections independently—you can use a combination of overflow control and fixed or sticky positioning.

1. Structure Your Sections

• Create a top-level wrapper div that will contain all your full-page sections (e.g., Section Wrapper).
• Inside this wrapper, create individual full-height sections (e.g., 100vh).
• Each section can contain content that's vertically scrollable.

2. Enable Inner Scroll for Content

• For each section, add a child div (e.g., Section Content) that holds the actual inner content.
• Set this div’s height to 100% of the section (100% or 100vh depending on structure).
• Set overflow: auto on the Section Content div to allow scrolling inside it.
• Optionally use padding or margin to create internal spacing.

3. Disable Scroll Bleed Between Sections

• To keep scrolling within content from affecting the main page scroll, ensure only one area is scrollable at a time:
• Set the outer Section Wrapper div to overflow: hidden to prevent unintended page scroll.
• Only the Section Content should scroll when the user interacts inside a section.

4. Manage Section Transitions (Optional)

• For more control over section navigation (scroll-jumping between sections), consider one of:
• FullPage.js integration (for advanced scroll hijacking).
• Anchor links + smooth scrolling using Webflow’s built-in linking to element IDs.
• Custom interaction triggers: detect mouse wheel or keypresses to switch sections manually (requires custom code).

5. Make It Mobile-Friendly

• Test thoroughly on mobile and tablet sizes.
• Inner scroll areas can be harder to use on mobile devices due to touch events, so ensure the scrollable areas are clearly indicated and sized properly.

Summary

To create a two-level scroll in Webflow, use overflow: auto on inner content containers inside fixed-size sections, and prevent scroll bleed with proper overflow: hidden on parent wrappers. This allows users to scroll within sections without affecting the overall section navigation.