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How can I create a side-scroll effect in Webflow where content, such as images, can be scrolled left and right on mobile without using sliders?

TL;DR
  • Wrap horizontal content in a scrollable container with overflow-x: scroll and flex-direction: row.
  • Use fixed or responsive widths for child items, ensure no wrapping, and make it mobile-friendly with spacing and optional scroll snapping for smooth touch-based lateral scrolling.

To create a horizontal scroll / side-scroll effect in Webflow for content like images—especially on mobile—without using sliders, follow these key setup steps using scrollable containers and Flexbox.

1. Structure the Content Container

  • Wrap your horizontally scrolling content (e.g., images or divs) inside a parent container.
  • Name the parent div something like "Scroll Wrapper" and the inner container (that holds the images) as "Scroll Track".

2. Style the Scroll Wrapper

  • Set the display of Scroll Wrapper to block or flex (if needed).
  • Add overflow-x: scroll and overflow-y: hidden so horizontal content can scroll but vertical scroll is disabled.
  • Optionally, hide scrollbars using the ::-webkit-scrollbar pseudo-element with custom CSS applied via an Embed.

3. Style the Scroll Track (Content Holder)

  • Set display: flex and flex-direction: row.
  • Set white-space: nowrap if using inline-block elements (not necessary with flexbox).
  • Align children (e.g., image blocks) in a row by ensuring:
  • Each child item has a fixed width (like 250px–400px) or responsive width using VW units (e.g., 80vw).
  • No wrapping occurs inside the Scroll Track.

4. Make It Mobile-Friendly

  • Use 100vw or percentage-based widths to ensure responsiveness.
  • Apply horizontal padding or gaps between items for touch-friendly spacing.
  • Test scroll behavior on an actual mobile device to confirm smooth lateral scrolling.

5. Optional Enhancements

  • Add scroll snap behavior for smoother and more controlled horizontal scrolling:
  • On Scroll Wrapper: set scroll-snap-type: x mandatory
  • On Scroll Items: set scroll-snap-align: start
  • Add a drag-to-scroll interaction using custom JS if desired (not required for touch devices).

Summary

Use a horizontally scrollable container with overflow-x: scroll, a flex-direction: row content track, and responsive child items to achieve a seamless side-scroll effect on mobile—no slider component needed. This layout responds to touch gestures and keeps your design mobile-first and user-friendly.

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