Elementor Flexbox Containers

 It sounds like you're encountering the new Elementor Flexbox Containers feature, which has replaced the older section/column layout. Let’s break this down and find a way forward to help you get back on track quickly

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What Changed in Elementor?

Elementor introduced Flexbox Containers in recent updates to improve performance and offer more responsive layouts. However, this change has indeed confused many designers who were comfortable with the classic sections and columns layout.


The main differences are:

1. Containers replace sections and columns – giving more flexibility.

2. Flexbox and CSS Grid – control layout and spacing differently than the older method.

3. Column widths aren’t adjusted with traditional drag; you use Flex properties like Grow, Shrink, or Basis

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How to Fix Your Current Issue

1. Adjusting Column Widths Properly in Flexbox:

In the new Flexbox system, instead of setting width percentages like before, you’ll need to adjust the Flex Basis, Grow, and Shrink properties.


Go to Container > Items (inside Elementor) and:


Set Flex Basis to the desired width (like 50%).


Set Grow to 0 if you don’t want it to auto-expand.


Set Shrink to 0 to prevent it from shrinking.

If it's not reflecting correctly, it might be a caching issue—try clearing both Elementor’s cache and your browser cache.

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2. Disabling Flexbox Containers (If You Want to Use the Classic Layout):


Go to Elementor > Settings > Features.


Disable "Flexbox Container" and save.


This will revert Elementor to the old sections and columns layout.



Impact:

IF the site already has some layouts built using Flexbox, disabling this might break them. However:

you can export those layouts to avoid losing them or switch them back later.

Only the pages or sections built with Flexbox will be affected, not the entire site.

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3. Alternative: Enable Flexbox but Use Grid Layouts:

If Flexbox feels confusing, you can switch to the Grid layout within the container.


Go to Container Settings > Layout > Choose Grid.


Grid lets you control rows and columns more intuitively (similar to the older layout).


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Why Did Elementor Change This?

Elementor moved to Flexbox because:

Improved performance: Reduces DOM size, making pages faster.

Better responsive control: Easier to rearrange items for different screen sizes.

More future-proof: CSS Flexbox is becoming the standard in modern web design.

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What Should You Do?

If you have time to learn Flexbox, I recommend sticking with it since it will help your layouts perform better and adapt more smoothly. But if time is tight, disabling the Flexbox Containers feature will let you work with the old, familiar system for now.


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