On my website, I have DIVs that are center-aligned. However, some pages require scrolling while others don't. Whenever I switch between these two types of pages, the appearance of a scrollbar causes the page to move slightly to the side. Is there a way to prevent this from happening without having to explicitly show the scrollbars on each individual page?
If you want to use overflow-y:scroll, make sure to apply it to the html tag and not the body to avoid having a double scrollbar in IE 7.
Try using this CSS code instead:
html {
overflow-y: scroll;
}
To make your scrollable element's content wrap properly, enclose it in a div and apply the CSS rule
padding-left: calc(100vw - 100%);<body>
<div style="padding-left: calc(100vw - 100%);">
Add Some Content that exceeds the height of the user's screen
</div>
</body>
The key to this technique is using 100vw to represent 100% of the viewport width including the scrollbar. By subtracting 100%, which represents the available space without the scrollbar, you are left with the width of the scrollbar itself or 0 if no scrollbar is present. This creates a padding on the left side, giving the illusion of a secondary scrollbar and shifting centered content back towards the right.
Keep in mind that this method will only be effective if the scrollable element occupies the full width of the page. Fortunately, in most scenarios, this should not pose a problem as centered scrollable content typically utilizes the entire width.
html {
overflow-x: hidden;
margin-right: calc(-1 * (100vw - 100%));
}
Demo. Feel free to click the "adjust min-height" option.
Including calc(100vw - 100%) in our styling allows us to determine the size of the scrollbar dynamically. If the scrollbar isn't visible, its width will be zero. By applying a negative margin-right, we can expand the <html> element to match this calculated width. Any horizontal scroll bar that appears should be concealed with overflow-x: hidden.
Personally, I don't believe so. However, using the CSS property overflow: scroll on the body element could potentially solve the issue. It appears you are already familiar with that solution.
Having a permanently visible scroll bar may not be optimal for the layout.
Consider constraining the body width using CSS3
body {
width: calc(100vw - 34px);
}
vw refers to the viewport width (refer to this link for more information)
calc allows calculations in CSS3
34px represents the double scrollbar width (check this for a fixed value or this to calculate dynamically if you prefer)
body {
scrollbar-gutter: stable both-edges;
}
A forthcoming CSS specification designed to enhance scrollbar positioning can be found here: https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/docs/Web/CSS/scrollbar-gutter
When the size changes or data is loaded, causing a scroll bar to appear, you can attempt the following solution by creating a class and applying it:
.auto-scroll {
overflow-y: overlay;
overflow-x: overlay;
}
There are three different methods to address this issue, each with its own unique characteristics:
calc(100vw - 100%) as proposed by RaptiTo witness the content shift in action, press "Toggle height".
Scrollbar Gutter
Although it has limited support, combining this technique with @support media query alongside overflow-y: scroll ensures a stable layout:
html {
overflow-y: scroll;
}
@supports (scrollbar-gutter: stable) {
html {
overflow-y: auto;
scrollbar-gutter: stable;
}
}
By implementing this method, content will always remain intact without any shifting.
The drawback here is that there will always be a fixed space reserved for the scrollbar.
Overflow: Overlay With limited support, this approach hides anything it overlays and necessitates caution to avoid hiding essential content, especially during zoom or text size alterations.
It can be used in conjunction with scrollbar-gutter:
html {
overflow-y: scroll;
}
@supports (scrollbar-gutter: stable) {
html {
overflow-y: auto;
scrollbar-gutter: stable;
}
}
@supports (overflow-y: overlay) {
html {
overflow-y: overlay;
scrollbar-gutter: auto;
}
}
An alternative involves negative margin and overflow-x: hidden, but this poses a risk of concealing vital content under specific circumstances like small screens or customized font sizes.
Calc(100vw - 100%)
This method supports RTL directionality:
html[dir='ltr'] main {
padding-left: calc(100vw - 100%);
}
html[dir='rtl'] main {
padding-right: calc(100vw - 100%);
}
In this scenario, where <main> serves as the container for centered content, content remains unaffected as long as the container dimensions do not exceed <main>. However, once it reaches 100% width, padding will be introduced. Refer to the StackBlitz demo and select "Toggle width" for clarification.
The challenge here lies in the necessity of media queries to prevent padding on smaller screens, which may result in slight content shifts due to insufficient space for both 100% content and a scrollbar even on small screens.
Conclusion
Consider utilizing scrollbar-gutter combined with overlay techniques. For those averse to empty spaces, experimenting with the calc solution accompanied by media queries could provide a viable option.
It's unclear if this post is outdated, however, I encountered a similar issue and found that using overflow-y:scroll allows for vertical scrolling only.
To achieve the desired effect, all you need to do is adjust the width of your container element in the following manner:
width: 100vw;
By applying this code, the element will no longer be affected by the scrollbar and can seamlessly incorporate background colors or images.
@kashesandr's method did the trick for me, but I made a slight adjustment to conceal the horizontal scrollbar by incorporating an additional style for the body. Here’s the complete solution:
CSS
<style>
/* prevent layout shifting and hide horizontal scroll */
html {
width: 100vw;
}
body {
overflow-x: hidden;
}
</style>
JS
$(function(){
/**
* For multiple modals.
* Allows scrolling of the first modal when the second modal is closed.
*/
$('.modal').on('hidden.bs.modal', function (event) {
if ($('.modal:visible').length) {
$('body').addClass('modal-open');
}
});
});
JS Exclusive Solution (when the second modal is opened from the first modal):
/**
* For multiple modals.
* Enables scrolling of the first modal when the second modal is closed.
*/
$('.modal').on('hidden.bs.modal', function (event) {
if ($('.modal:visible').length) {
$('body').addClass('modal-open');
$('body').css('padding-right', 17);
}
});
Although this question is quite dated, a more effective method has been developed recently.
scrollbar-gutter: stable;
To fix a problem with one of my websites, I addressed it by specifically defining the body width in JavaScript based on the viewport size minus the scrollbar's width. I utilized a jQuery function that can be found here to calculate the scrollbar's width.
<body id="bodyid>
var bodyid = document.getElementById('bodyid');
bodyid.style.width = window.innerWidth - getScrollbarWidth() + "px";
Building on the solution provided by Rapti in their answer, this method ensures that the page remains unaffected while still achieving the desired outcome. By adjusting the margin values of both the html and body elements, we can create a seamless look without compromising the layout.
html {
margin-right: calc(100% - 100vw);
}
body {
margin-right: calc(100vw - 100%);
}
Elaborating on the solution given:
body {
width: calc(100vw - 17px);
}
Another user recommended adding left-padding to maintain centering:
body {
padding-left: 17px;
width: calc(100vw - 17px);
}
However, this may cause alignment issues if your content exceeds the viewport width. To address this, you can utilize media queries like so:
@media screen and (min-width: 1058px) {
body {
padding-left: 17px;
width: calc(100vw - 17px);
}
}
Here, the value of 1058px represents the content width plus twice the padding size.
This approach allows for horizontal scrolling to manage overflow and ensures that centered content remains centralized when the viewport accommodates fixed-width content effectively.
To ensure that the width of the table remains constant, you can adjust the width of the containing element (e.g., tbody) to be greater than 100% to accommodate the scrollbar. Set the overflow-y property to "overlay" to keep the scrollbar fixed in place without shifting the table when it appears. Additionally, specify a fixed height for the element with the scrollbar so that the scrollbar only becomes visible once the height limit is reached. Here's an example:
tbody {
height: 100px;
overflow-y: overlay;
width: 105%
}
Keep in mind that you may need to tweak the percentage values manually based on the width of your table – the space occupied by the scrollbar is relative to the table's width. For instance, a narrower table will require a higher percentage to accommodate the scrollbar as its pixel size remains constant.
Here's an illustration using a dynamic table:
function addRow(tableID)
{
var table = document.getElementById(tableID);
var rowCount = table.rows.length;
var row = table.insertRow(rowCount);
var colCount = table.rows[0].cells.length;
for(var i=0; i<colCount; i++)
{
var newRow = row.insertCell(i);
newRow.innerHTML = table.rows[0].cells[i].innerHTML;
newRow.childNodes[0].value = "";
}
}
function deleteRow(row)
{
var table = document.getElementById("data");
var rowCount = table.rows.length;
var rowIndex = row.parentNode.parentNode.rowIndex;
document.getElementById("data").deleteRow(rowIndex);
}.scroll-table {
border-collapse: collapse;
}
.scroll-table tbody {
display:block;
overflow-y:overlay;
height:60px;
width: 105%
}
.scroll-table tbody td {
color: #333;
padding: 10px;
text-shadow: 1px 1px 1px #fff;
}
.scroll-table thead tr {
display:block;
}
.scroll-table td {
border-top: thin solid;
border-bottom: thin solid;
}
.scroll-table td:first-child {
border-left: thin solid;
}
.scroll-table td:last-child {
border-right: thin solid;
}
.scroll-table tr:first-child {
display: none;
}
.delete_button {
background-color: red;
color: white;
}
.container {
display: inline-block;
}
body {
text-align: center;
}<!DOCTYPE html>
<html lang="en">
<head>
<link rel="stylesheet" href="test_table.css">
</head>
<body>
<h1>Dynamic Table</h1>
<div class="container">
<table id="data" class="scroll-table">
<tbody>
<tr>
<td><input type="text" /></td>
<td><input type="text" /></td>
<td><input type="button" class="delete_button" value="X" onclick="deleteRow(this)"></td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<input type="button" value="Add" onclick="addRow('data')" />
</div>
<script src="test_table.js"></script>
</body>
</html>Having tried various CSS and JS-based solutions without success, I wanted to share my own solution for hiding the scrollbar under certain circumstances.
This method is effective when applying the following styles to the element that sets overflow-y to
hidden</code (in my case, it's the <code>bodybody {
overflow-x: hidden;
width: 100vw;
margin-right: calc(100vw - 100%);
}
Explanation: The width of the body tag is set to 100vw, including the width of the scrollbar.
By adjusting the margin-right, the margin will only be applied if the vertical scrollbar is visible, ensuring that the page content remains unaffected by changes in overflow-y.
Please note that this solution is suitable for pages that do not scroll horizontally.
Tested on Chrome 89.0, Firefox 87.0, Safari 14.0.3
Update: It is important to note that this solution works best with a centered container that does not span 100% width, as otherwise the scrollbar may overlap content on the right side.
Attempting to resolve a familiar problem stemming from the use of the twitter bootstrap class .modal-open on the body, I experimented with the solution html {overflow-y: scroll}, which unfortunately did not rectify the issue. After some further investigation, I discovered that adding {width: 100%; width: 100vw} to the html element could potentially address the issue.
Dealing with that issue used to be a challenge for me as well, but I found a straightforward solution that worked wonders:
Within the CSS document, include the following code snippet:
body{overflow-y:scroll;}
It really is as simple as that! :)
The solution provided using calc(100vw - 100%) is a step in the right direction, but there is an issue that arises: a margin will always be present to the left equal to the size of the scrollbar, even when adjusting the window size to fill the entire viewport.
An attempt to fix this with a media query results in an awkward snapping effect as the margin does not smoothly decrease while resizing the window.
Here's an alternative solution without any known drawbacks:
Instead of centering your content with margin: auto, try this instead:
body {
margin-left: calc(50vw - 500px);
}
Replace 500px with half of the max-width of your content (assuming the content has a max-width of 1000px in this example). The content will now remain centered and the margin will gradually shrink until it fills the viewport entirely.
To prevent the margin from becoming negative when the viewport is smaller than the max-width, include the following media query:
@media screen and (max-width:1000px) {
body {
margin-left: 0;
}
}
Voilà!
To enhance user experience, I have implemented a strategy to create a seamless track appearance for the scrollbar. The specific color chosen for the scroll bar thumb is #C1C1C1, aligning with the default scrollbar design. However, feel free to customize it to suit your preferences :)
Give this a try:
html {
overflow-y: scroll;
}
body::-webkit-scrollbar {
width: 0.7em;
background-color: transparent;
}
body::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
background: #C1C1C1;
height:30px;
}
body::-webkit-scrollbar-track-piece
{
display:none;
}
Since I have yet to discover a solution that suits my needs, I've come up with one myself:
I didn't want a scrollbar constantly visible (as suggested in the accepted solution) and I also opted against using negative margins. They didn't seem to work as expected on Chrome, and I didn't want content potentially disappearing below the scrollbar.
So, here's my padding-based solution.
My webpage is divided into three sections:
Since applying left padding to the header would look unappealing and the logo should remain in the corner of the page, I left it as is since the appearance of a scrollbar doesn't usually affect it (except on very small window widths).
For both MainContent and footer, I decided to use an even padding width. Here's the CSS I used for these two containers:
.main-content, .footer {
/*
* Set the padding to the maximum scrollbar width minus the actual scrollbar width.
* Maximum scrollbar width is 17px as per: https://codepen.io/sambible/post/browser-scrollbar-widths
*/
padding-right: calc(17px - (100vw - 100%));
padding-left: 17px;
}
This ensures that the MainContent stays perfectly centered and accommodates scrollbars of up to 17px width. One could consider adding a media query to remove these paddings for mobile devices with overlay scrollbars. This approach is akin to only including left padding and setting the width to "width: calc(100vw - 17px);". While I can't guarantee identical behavior in all scenarios, it serves my purpose well.
After experimenting with different solutions, I found that using overflow scroll did not work as expected in my situation. Despite trying to eliminate the white padding added by the scroll bar, I was unsuccessful. However, changing the width from 100vw to 100% proved to be effective. When it came to height, using 100vh worked perfectly fine. Here's a snippet of the updated code:
const Wrapper = styled.div`
min-height: 100vh
`
const Parent = styled.div`
width: 100%
`
const Children = styled.div`
width: 100%
`
Edit I ended up setting the width twice due to the parent component containing both a sidebar and the children elements. Depending on your specific scenario, you may only need to set it once.
To address this issue, I implemented a solution using jQuery
$('body').css({
'overflow-y': 'hidden'
});
$(document).ready(function(){
$(window).load(function() {
$('body').css({
'overflow-y': ''
});
});
});
@media screen and (min-width: 768px){
html {
min-height: 600px
}
}
Opposing the widely-accepted solution proposing a constant scroll bar on the browser window even without content overflow, I advocate for:
html{
height:101%;
}
I believe that displaying a scroll bar only when the content actually overflows is more logical.
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