How Do I Add a Language Switcher to Webflow?

Adding a language switcher to your Webflow website can greatly enhance user experience and accessibility. With a language switcher, visitors can easily toggle between different languages to view your content in their preferred language. In this tutorial, we will explore how to add a language switcher to your Webflow site using HTML and CSS.

Step 1: Create a List of Language Options

To begin, let’s create a list of language options that will be displayed in the language switcher. We will use an unordered list (

) along with list items (
• ) for each language option. Here’s an example:

  <ul>
    <li>English</li>
    <li>Spanish</li>
    <li>French</li>
  </ul>
  

  Feel free to customize the list by adding or removing language options as needed.

  Step 2: Style the Language Switcher

  Next, let’s style the language switcher to make it visually appealing and easy to use. We’ll use CSS to achieve this. Here’s an example of how you can style the language switcher:

  <style>
  .language-switcher {
    display: inline-block;
    background-color: #f2f2f2;
    padding: 10px;
  }language-switcher li {
    display: inline-block;
    margin-right: 10px;
  }language-switcher li:hover {
    text-decoration: underline;
  }
  </style>
  
  <div class="language-switcher">
    <ul>
      <li><a href="#">English</a></li>
      <li><a href="#">Spanish</a></li>
      <li><a href="#">French</a></li>
    </ul>
  </div>
  

  In the above example, we have defined a CSS class called “language-switcher” to style the container of the language switcher. We have also applied some styling to the list items and added a hover effect to underline the selected language.

  Step 3: Add Language Links

  Now that we have our language switcher styled, let’s add the necessary links for each language option. We’ll use anchor tags () within each list item to create clickable links. Here’s an updated example:

  <div class="language-switcher">
    <ul>
      <li><a href="/en">English</a></li>
      <li><a href="/es">Spanish</a></li>
      <li><a href="/fr">French</a></li>
    </ul>
  </div>
  

  In this example, we have added the actual URLs for each language option by using the “href” attribute of the anchor tags. Make sure to replace “/en”, “/es”, and “/fr” with the appropriate URLs for your website.

  Step 4: Customize Language Switcher Styling

  Lastly, feel free to customize the styling of your language switcher further to match your website’s design. You can modify the background color, font size, spacing, and more by adjusting the CSS properties within the “language-switcher” class.

  By following these steps, you can easily add a language switcher to your Webflow website. This will enable your visitors to switch between different languages effortlessly and enhance their overall browsing experience on your site.

  Remember to test your language switcher across different devices and browsers to ensure it functions as expected. Happy coding!