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What settings are needed in Webflow to make a DIV element, set to 100% width and height, occupy the full space of its parent element (a link block)?

TL;DR
  • Set the Link Block to position: relative and ensure it has defined width and height.
  • Set the child DIV to width: 100%, height: 100%, or use position: absolute with top/right/bottom/left set to 0 for full fill.

To make a DIV element fully occupy the width and height of its parent link block in Webflow, ensure both elements have the correct layout settings.

  • Select the Link Block, and ensure that it has its position set to "relative" (unless it already has a specific positioning for another reason).
  • This creates a reference point for any absolutely positioned children (if used).

2. Adjust Parent Size if Not Expanding

  • Confirm the Link Block fills its container. If it's not expanding as expected:
  • Set width to 100% or a fixed value.
  • Set a height either manually (e.g., 300px) or through dynamic content like padding or children.

3. Set the Child DIV to Fill Parent

  • Select the DIV inside the Link Block.
  • Set width: 100% and height: 100% in the Style panel.
  • Alternatively (for full fill within the parent's space):
  • Set position: absolute
  • Set top, right, bottom, and left to 0
  • This will force the DIV to stretch across the full bounds of its relatively-positioned parent.

4. Optional Display Settings

  • If you’re not using absolute positioning, ensure the Link Block uses display: block or flex, and the child DIV is not being collapsed.
  • Avoid inline display settings that might limit block-level child expansion.

5. Check for Padding or Borders

  • Ensure the parent Link Block has no extra padding or borders that may restrict the child DIV’s full expansion.
  • Also verify that overflow settings aren't hiding part of the DIV.

Summary

To make a DIV element occupy the full space of a Link Block in Webflow, set the Link Block to position: relative, ensure it has defined dimensions, and set the DIV to width: 100%, height: 100% or use absolute positioning with all sides set to 0. Adjust parent display or spacing settings as needed to prevent layout constraints.

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