How Do You Rotate Text in Webflow?

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Rotating text can be a great way to add visual interest and creativity to your website design. Whether you want to display a different perspective on your content or simply make it stand out, rotating text can be an effective technique. In this tutorial, we will explore how to rotate text in Webflow using HTML and CSS.

Step 1: Create a Text Element

To get started, open your Webflow project and navigate to the desired page where you want to add the rotating text. Drag and drop a <div> element onto the canvas and give it a class name like “rotating-text-container”. Inside this container, create a new <p> element by dragging it from the Add Panel or typing it manually in the HTML Embed component.

Here’s an example of how your code should look:

<div class="rotating-text-container">
  <p>Your rotating text goes here</p>
</div>

Step 2: Apply Custom CSS Styling

In order to rotate the text, we need to apply custom CSS styling. To do this, go to the Design tab in Webflow and click on the “Custom Code” section. Select “Head” from the dropdown menu and paste the following code:

<style>
  .rotating-text-container p {
    transform: rotate(-90deg);
    white-space: nowrap;
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
  }
</style>

This CSS code applies a rotation of -90 degrees to our <p> element within the “rotating-text-container” class. The white-space: nowrap; property ensures that the text remains on a single line, and the position: absolute; positions the text at the bottom left corner of the container.

Step 3: Adjust Container Size and Position

By default, our container may not be properly sized or positioned to accommodate the rotated text. To fix this, go back to the canvas and select the “rotating-text-container” class from the Classes panel. Adjust its width, height, and position as needed to fit your design.

Step 4: Preview and Fine-tune

With all of our elements in place and styled, it’s time to preview our rotating text. Click on Preview mode in Webflow to see how it looks on your website. If necessary, you can fine-tune the rotation angle, container size, or any other CSS properties until you achieve the desired effect.

Troubleshooting Tips:

  • If your text is not rotating as expected, make sure that you have applied all of the CSS properties correctly.
  • Check if any parent elements are interfering with the rotation by overriding or conflicting with your custom CSS code.
  • If you want to rotate multiple lines of text instead of a single line, adjust the “white-space” property accordingly (e.g., “white-space: normal;”).

Congratulations! You have successfully learned how to rotate text in Webflow using HTML and CSS. Feel free to experiment with different rotation angles or additional styling options to further enhance your designs.

Note: Remember to save your changes and publish your site for these modifications to take effect on your live website.

By following these steps, you can now add rotating text to your Webflow project and create visually engaging content that captivates your visitors.