Why does horizontal scrolling occur?

Unwanted horizontal scrolling on the Framer website typically arises when elements exceed the viewport width due to specific properties. This guide will help you identify and solve this problem.

The Importance of Identifying the Problem

Horizontal scrolling usually results from elements wider than the viewport. Setting the overflow property to "hidden" can temporarily conceal the issue, but it might hinder the operation of sticky elements. It's crucial to accurately identify and fix the problematic elements.

Main Causes of Overflow Issues

1. Fixed Elements: These are elements with a pixel-based width, such as 1200px, which don't adjust responsively.

2. Large min-width Values: When the minimum width setting is larger than the current viewport.

3. Absolute Positioning: Elements set to Absolute that are positioned outside or across the edges of the viewport.

4. Animation Effects: Animations involving X-offsets, rotation, or scaling can temporarily push elements outside the viewport.

5. Fit Width: Elements with a width: fit setting exceeding the intended viewport width.

How to Resolve Overflow Issues

1. Identifying Problematic Elements: Use the clues listed above to inspect each element of your project. Utilize Framer's layout tools to meticulously check widths, positions, and animations.

2. Adjusting Widths: Set the width of problematic elements to fill to fit within the viewport. Also, ensure that the animation doesn't expand elements beyond the screen.

3. Verification in Browser: Use preview mode on your site to check if horizontal scroll issues are resolved smoothly.

Conclusion

To solve horizontal scroll issues, it's best to directly adjust the width of factors causing overflow. Relying only on the hidden overflow property might prevent sticky functions from working correctly, so be cautious.

If the problem persists, please request assistance through the Framer support page.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q. Does setting the overflow property to hidden stop the sticky property from working?

• Yes, the Sticky property ceases to work if the frame containing the element has its overflow set to hidden, as it can't find the scroll container to fix itself into.

Q. Can text elements that are too long also cause horizontal scrolling?

• Yes, text itself can be larger than the frame. Setting the text box width to Fill can allow line breaks within the element, solving the issue.

Q. Are horizontal scrolling issues only a phenomenon in mobile browsers?

• No, they can occur in any environment where the screen width narrows. However, since mobile screens are the narrowest physically, fixed elements in pixel (px) units are more likely to exceed the viewport, making the problem more frequent.

This article is a translated and adapted version of the Framer official blog's ‘How to fix horizontal scrolling issue on mobile’.