How can I make my sections responsive in Webflow without overflowing the shape and text in the mobile version?

Sections overflowing on mobile are usually caused by fixed widths, large paddings/margins, or non-wrapping text. To make sections responsive in Webflow, you need to properly use styling practices that adapt to different screen sizes.

1. Use Relative Units Instead of Fixed Pixels

• Avoid using fixed widths (e.g., width: 1200px). Instead, use percentages (100%), vw, or em/rem units.
• For responsiveness, use max-width settings like max-width: 100% on containers or images.
• For text blocks, set width: auto or a reasonable max-width (e.g., 90vw or 600px) for better readability on small screens.

2. Set Proper Display and Flex Properties

• Use Flexbox layout with wrap enabled (flex-wrap: wrap) so that content doesn’t spill outside its parent container on small viewports.
• For side-by-side columns, switch to vertical stacking on smaller breakpoints by using flex-direction: column.

3. Use Webflow’s Responsive Breakpoints

• Webflow allows you to customize styles at different breakpoints.
• Start designing on desktop, then go to tablet and mobile breakpoints to adjust padding, margin, font-size, height, and layout.
• Consider tweaking minimum font sizes and tightly adjusting space around elements on mobile views.

4. Prevent Text From Overflowing

• If a text element overflows its section:
• Set white-space: normal (not nowrap).
• Let the text container shrink with width: 100% or a relative unit on mobile.
• Avoid long unbreakable strings (like long URLs or product SKUs) or enable word-break: break-word if needed.

5. Check Images and Embed Elements

• Make sure images are set to max-width: 100% and height: auto to scale within their container.
• For embeds or videos, use Webflow’s Video element or wrap custom embeds in a div with overflow: hidden and responsive aspect ratio settings.

6. Use Overflow Controls

• If content is spilling outside a section, check parent divs for overflow issues.
• Set overflow: hidden or auto on wrappers if you want to avoid visible spillover, but debug the cause too.

Summary

To make sections responsive in Webflow: use relative units, leverage Flexbox with proper wrapping, customize styles per breakpoint, and check for overflow settings. Always preview your design in tablet and mobile breakpoints to fine-tune spacing and layout.