Why are the 1st and the 5th containers in my Webflow 101 course not taking the full width of the viewport as they did before?
TL;DR
- Replace default Container components with full-width Div Blocks to avoid max-width limitations.
- Check and remove any max-width, padding, or margin restrictions on the containers and their parent elements.
- Compare with working containers to identify differences in element type, width settings, class styles, and hierarchy.
If the 1st and 5th containers in your Webflow project are no longer taking up the full width of the viewport, it’s likely due to a change in their container settings, class styling, or parent structure.
1. Check the Container Style Settings
- Go to the Navigator and select the 1st and 5th containers.
- In the Style panel, check if there’s a max-width set (e.g., typically 940px or 1140px for default containers).
- If they use the default “Container” component, it automatically has a max-width limit. You may have accidentally applied this or a similar class to them.
2. Confirm They Aren’t Using the Default Container Component
- The default Container element in Webflow is not 100% width—it centers the content with a max-width.
- To achieve full-width, use a div block with width: 100% instead of the Container element.
- If you mistakenly replaced or nested your sections in Containers instead of full-width Div Blocks, that would explain the behavior.
3. Review Parent Element Constraints
- Check if the 1st and 5th containers are inside a parent that has padding/margin or a max-width restriction.
- Even if the container itself is set to 100%, a parent element with limited width will effectively constrain its size.
4. Compare with Other Containers That Work
- Select a container that is working as expected (i.e., spans full width), and compare:
- Element type (Div Block vs. Container)
- Width settings
- Applied classes
- Parent hierarchy
5. Check for Style Overrides Using Classes
- Inspect any combo classes or class styles that might have reset the width, margin, or padding to a smaller value.
- Also check if positioning or display settings were changed (e.g.,
inline-block,inline-flex).
Summary
Your 1st and 5th containers are likely restricted in width because they are using the default Container component, have max-width limits, or are inside a parent with restricted width. Replace them with full-width Div Blocks and ensure there are no max-width or padding constraints applied.