What is the solution to fix the issue with horizontal scrolling where only the first element is scrolled and not the others in Webflow?

When building a horizontal scroll section in Webflow, a common issue is that only the first element scrolls, while others stay static. This usually happens due to incorrect use of flexbox, overflow settings, or an incomplete scroll interaction setup.

1. Use Correct Layout for Horizontal Scrolling

• Set the parent container (typically called something like scroll-wrapper) to Display: Flex with Direction: Horizontal (Row).
• Set Overflow: Auto or Scroll on that parent container.
• Make sure the parent container has “No Wrap” enabled (i.e., flex-wrap: nowrap), so items stay in a single row.
• Apply a fixed width (e.g., 100vw) to each child element so they stack horizontally.

2. Verify Child Element Settings

• All child elements (scrollable cards, sections, etc.) inside the horizontal container must:
• Have identical width (e.g., 100vw) for full-screen panels.
• Not use float or position: absolute unless intentional.
• Ensure the child elements are not set with display: block or inline-block that might break the horizontal stacking.

3. Check for Overflow Hidden on Wrapper or Body

• Do not set overflow: hidden on any parent containers of your scroll-wrapper (except when absolutely necessary).
• Also, check the Body or Section settings—if they are restricting scroll overflow, it can block proper scrolling of horizontal items.

4. Confirm Scroll Interaction (If Used)

• If using Webflow Interactions to animate horizontal scroll, ensure:
• The scroll interaction targets the correctly nested element.
• The animation keyframes correspond to each child element's position relative to the viewport.
• The Scroll into View or While Scrolling in View triggers aren’t limited to just the first item.

5. Test on Preview and Publish

• Use Webflow’s Preview Mode or publish the site to see if the horizontal scroll works as intended.
• Sometimes Designer view behaves differently due to limited scroll container rendering.

Summary

To fix the issue where only the first element scrolls horizontally in Webflow, ensure the scroll-wrapper has horizontal flex layout, no wrapping, scroll overflow, and all child elements have consistent width and align properly. Avoid overflow restrictions on parent elements and verify any scroll interactions are applied to all items.