How do I remove a pre-set "Area" in Webflow's grid system?
TL;DR
- Open the grid editor from the Style panel, click the area to remove, and select the Remove Area option.
- Adjust the grid layout if necessary after removal.
To remove a pre-set Area in Webflow's grid system, you'll need to adjust the grid layout settings manually.
1. Open the Grid Editor
- Select the element containing the grid.
- In the Style panel, click on the Grid display icon that appears next to "Display" under the Layout subheading.
2. Access the Area Settings
- Click on the “Edit Grid” button to open the grid editor.
- Hover over the grid layout to view the existing Areas outlined in blue.
3. Clear the Pre-set Area
- Click on the specific area within the grid that you want to remove.
- A small context menu or inspector will appear for that area.
- Select the option to Remove Area or Clear the specific cells. This will remove the specific pre-set area's grid name.
4. Adjust the Grid If Necessary
- Drag the column or row lines to adjust the grid layout if needed after removing the area.
- Re-assign any grid children if they lose their placement due to the area removal.
Summary
To remove a pre-set Area in a Webflow grid, access the grid editor through the Style panel, click on the area you wish to remove, and then opt to clear or remove it. Adjust the grid layout if needed afterward to maintain the desired design.
