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Dropdowns Inside Scrollable Containers: Why They Break And How To Fix Them Properly

Friday, March 20, 2026hello@smashingmagazine.com (Godstime Aburu)View original
Dropdowns Inside Scrollable Containers: Why They Break And How To Fix Them Properly
Dropdowns often work perfectly until they’re placed inside a scrollable panel, where they can get clipped, and half the menu disappears behind the container’s edge. Godstime Aburu explains why this happens and offers practical solutions to fix it.