// Link · 20 March 2026

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.

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