Why is the bottom section not fully visible on the published mobile screen in Webflow?
TL;DR
- Check parent containers for overflow: hidden and change to visible or auto if needed.
- Avoid fixed heights like 100vh; use min-height or auto with padding instead.
- Inspect for fixed/absolute elements that might overlap and adjust their positioning and z-index.
- Ensure sufficient bottom padding or margin to prevent content cutoff.
- Test layout on real mobile devices, not just Webflow preview.
- Set footers to static or relative positioning to keep them in document flow.
A bottom section not fully showing on mobile in Webflow is usually caused by layout, positioning, or overflow issues. Here's how to troubleshoot and fix it:
1. Check for Overflow Settings
- Select the parent containers of your bottom section.
- In the Style panel, check whether any element has overflow: hidden set. This might be cutting off part of the section on smaller screens.
- If found, try changing it to overflow: visible or auto, depending on your layout needs.
2. Inspect Fixed or Absolute Positioning
- Elements with position: fixed or absolute may overlap or hide parts of the bottom section.
- Check for components like navbars, banners, or popups that might be sticking to the bottom.
- Ensure they don’t have z-index layers that interfere or override scrolling behavior.
3. Check for Set Height Values
- If the bottom section or any of its containers uses 100vh (100% of the viewport height), it may cause issues on mobile browsers where address bars hide and show dynamically.
- Consider replacing fixed 100vh with min-height: 100vh or use auto height with padding so that the section expands based on content.
4. Evaluate Margin and Padding
- Ensure there is enough bottom padding on the section or its last element.
- Sometimes the last element is tightly packed or even cut off if the section doesn’t have bottom padding or margin.
5. Test on Actual Mobile Devices
- Webflow’s Designer mobile preview may not fully reflect real device behavior.
- Publish the site and test the issue on actual mobile devices or use browser tools like Chrome DevTools in Device Mode.
6. Check Footer Placement
- If the footer is set as position: absolute or fixed, it could detach from the normal document flow and overlap content.
- Set the footer to position: static or relative unless an intentional sticky behavior is required.
Summary
To make the bottom section fully visible on mobile, check for hidden overflow settings, avoid using 100vh rigidly, inspect for absolute/fixed elements overlapping, and ensure proper padding. Always preview changes on real mobile devices to verify behavior.