Recently, a client contacted me regarding a frustrating issue she was facing while embedding an iframe into her WordPress website built with Elementor. Although the iframe loaded successfully, it came with its own scrolling bar, which made her webpage less appealing and more difficult to navigate. Visitors had to scroll both on the main page and within the iframe content, creating an unpleasant user experience.
After analyzing the issue, I discovered that this is a common challenge among WordPress users who use iframes to embed external content such as booking pages, search forms, or maps. The problem usually occurs because the iframe is not properly styled to fit within the main site layout, causing the browser to create a separate scroll section.
The client’s main request was simple. She wanted the iframe to behave as part of her main website without having its own scroll. To fix this, I approached the issue creatively using HTML and CSS. The solution involved disabling the iframe’s internal scrolling and using responsive CSS to make it blend seamlessly into the main page.
Below is the simplified code I used to fix the issue:
src="https://example.com"
frameborder="0"
scrolling="no"
id="customFrame">
And here is the CSS configuration that ensures smooth functionality across all devices:
customFrame {
width: 100%;
border: none;
overflow: hidden;
height: 900px; /* Default height for desktop */
}
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
#customFrame {
height: 700px; /* Tablet view */
}
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
#customFrame {
height: 600px; /* Mobile view */
}
}
@media (max-width: 480px) {
#customFrame {
height: 550px; /* iPhone view */
}
}
Here’s how the fix works.
By setting the scrolling attribute to “no,” the iframe no longer produces its own scrollbar. Then, the CSS ensures that the iframe automatically adjusts to different screen sizes, giving a full-width, seamless appearance that aligns perfectly with the website’s design.
For every screen size, desktop, tablet, mobile, and iPhone, a different height is assigned to make the iframe fit naturally without forcing extra scrolling. I also removed unnecessary borders and hover effects to ensure it looked clean and professional.
This method eliminates overlapping scroll issues and gives visitors a smoother browsing experience. It is also a great example of how front-end problem solving can enhance website usability without the need for plugins or heavy code adjustments.
At Phemight Technologies, we focus on finding practical and efficient solutions that make websites not only functional but also user friendly. A simple fix like this may seem small, but it greatly improves overall performance and visitor satisfaction.
Written by Asaaju Peter
Founder and Lead Developer, Phemight Technologies
Top comments (1)
Awesome!