How can the vertical navigation bar be placed on either the right or left side of the homepage in Webflow?

To place a vertical navigation bar on either the right or left side of the homepage in Webflow, you'll need to use a combination of layout settings and positioning. Here's how to do it:

1. Create the Navigation Bar Element

• Add a new Div Block to your homepage in the Webflow Designer.
• Name it something like "Side Nav" for clarity.
• Inside this div, you can add Links, Icons, Text, or any other Nav elements you want.

2. Style the Navigation Bar Container

• Set the Display to Flex (vertical direction) or Block, depending on your preference.
• Set a fixed position for the nav:
• Go to the Style panel.
• Choose Position: Fixed.
• Select Left or Right, depending on which side you want it to appear.
• Set top: 0px and bottom: 0px to stretch it vertically.
• Set a width (e.g., 80px or 120px) to define how wide your nav will be.
• Set a z-index (e.g., 100 or higher) if you want it to appear above other content.

3. Adjust the Page Content to Accommodate the Side Nav

• Wrap your main content in a Wrapper Div.
• Apply margin-left or margin-right equal to the width of your nav bar, depending on which side it’s on.
• This ensures that your content doesn’t sit underneath the navigation bar.

4. Make It Responsive

• For tablet and mobile views, decide whether to:
• Hide the sidebar and replace it with a hamburger menu.
• Or stack it at the top in a horizontal format.
• Use Webflow’s visibility settings and style overrides per breakpoint to customize its behavior.

Summary

To place a vertical navigation bar on the left or right of a homepage in Webflow, add a fixed-positioned Div Block aligned to the left or right edge, set its height to cover the full screen, and adjust your page content accordingly with appropriate margins.