How can I make the sticky and relative (parent element) work in Webflow?

To make sticky positioning work correctly inside a relatively positioned parent in Webflow, you need to follow specific structure and styling rules.

1. Use a Relative Parent Container

• Select the parent element of the sticky element.
• In the Style panel, set the parent’s Position to Relative. This creates a reference point for the sticky child.

2. Apply Sticky Positioning to Child

• Select the sticky child element (e.g., sidebar, menu, etc.).
• In the Style panel, set its Position to Sticky.
• Set a Top offset (e.g., Top: 20px) to define how far from the top it stays once sticky.
• Do not set Bottom, Left, or Right offsets unless necessary, as this may interfere with expected sticky behavior.

3. Ensure the Parent Has Height

• If the parent container has no defined height, sticky positioning won't activate.
• Make sure the parent has enough content or a set height or min-height to allow the sticky element room to scroll within it.
• Example: if the parent is a section containing both a sidebar (sticky) and content (scrollable), ensure the content forces the parent to extend vertically.

4. Avoid Overflow Hidden

• If any ancestor of the sticky element (including the parent) has Overflow set to Hidden, sticky will break.
• Check all containers above the sticky element and make sure Overflow is set to Visible or Auto.

5. Viewport and Device Considerations

• Verify that sticky behavior is functioning across different breakpoints.
• Sometimes conflicting styles on smaller viewports can stop sticky from working (e.g., flex layouts overriding flow).

Summary

Set the parent element to Relative, the child to Sticky with a Top offset, ensure the parent has height, and verify that none of the ancestors have Overflow: Hidden. This enables sticky positioning to work correctly in Webflow.