Adding CSS code to Webflow is a fundamental skill for anyone looking to customize the design of their website. In this tutorial, we will walk through the step-by-step process of adding CSS code to your Webflow project.
Step 1: Accessing the Designer
To add CSS code in Webflow, you’ll need to access the Designer. Once you have logged in to your Webflow account and opened your project, click on the “Designer” tab located at the top of the dashboard.
Step 2: Opening the Styles Panel
Once you are in the Designer, you can access the Styles panel by clicking on the paintbrush icon located on the left-hand side of the screen. This panel allows you to customize various aspects of your website’s design.
Step 3: Navigating to Custom Code
In order to add custom CSS code, we need to navigate to the Custom Code section. To do this, click on the gear icon at the bottom of the Styles panel and select “Custom Code”. This will open up a new window where you can add your CSS code.
Step 4: Adding CSS Code
Now that you are in the Custom Code window, you can start adding your CSS code. You can either write your own custom code or copy and paste existing code into this window.
Note: Make sure that you have a good understanding of CSS syntax before adding custom code. Incorrectly written or conflicting code can cause issues with your website’s design.
CSS Classes
In Webflow, it is recommended to use CSS classes for styling elements rather than inline styles. To apply a class to an element, simply select it in the Designer, navigate to the Styles panel, and add a class name in the class field.
Example:
.my-class {
color: #333;
font-size: 16px;
}
Linking an External CSS File
If you have an external CSS file that you want to link to your Webflow project, you can do so by clicking on the “Add Asset” button in the Custom Code window. Select your CSS file from your computer and click “Open”. The CSS file will be uploaded and linked to your project.
Step 5: Applying CSS Code
Once you have added your CSS code, it’s time to apply it to your website. To apply a class or style, select the element you want to style in the Designer, navigate to the Styles panel, and add the corresponding class name or style property.
Step 6: Publishing Changes
After making changes to your CSS code, don’t forget to publish your website for the changes to take effect. Click on the “Publish” button located at the top-right corner of the Designer. Your website will be updated with the new styles.
Conclusion
In this tutorial, we learned how to add CSS code in Webflow using the Designer’s Custom Code section. We explored adding custom code directly as well as linking external CSS files.
Remember to always test and preview any changes before publishing them live. With this knowledge, you can now confidently customize and enhance your Webflow projects using CSS!