#1 The box model

Understanding website structure

All the elements on this page are all blocks inside of other blocks (aka “Box Model”). When dragging web elements, you drag them from one block and drop them into another. That’s how HTML works!

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What you see

Note: You’ll understand how to design something like this with the concepts below.

What Blocks It’s made of

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try it yourself

Drag this paragraph...

TIP: Click and drag the Paragraph element above and drop it under the price on the right. You can also use shortcuts like copy and paste(ctrl+c, ctrl+v), copy while dragging (holding alt), and delete (delete key).

Into the purple block...

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INFO: This is how HTML and web structure works - elements stack under each other or inside of each other. That’s the best way to build a fluid and responsive website.

#2 LAYOUT ELEMENTS

Basic layout elements

Add elements to your website by clicking on the [ + ] icon in the upper left hand corner. Below are some of the most basic structure elements in web design - sections, containers and columns.

Section Element

A Section takes up 100% of the width of the browser window if you add it to the Body (the canvas of a website).
It’s great for the big horizontal sections of a website.

A Container is a 960px block centered in the middle of the browser. Usually most website content is added inside of a Container so that it’s centered. Containers are usually added to the Body or a Section element.

Container Element

Adding Columns are the fastest way to build a unique website layout. To edit how many columns you want in different devices, just click on the Gear Icon in the top right corner to access element settings.

Responsive Columns

#7 Resources

Need more help?

You got it! There are tons of people learning Webflow and web design every day. A great place to start is the video tutorials. Then head on over to the support center or community forum.