How Do I Add a Font to Webflow?

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When it comes to creating a visually stunning website, choosing the right font is crucial. Webflow makes it incredibly easy to add custom fonts to your website, allowing you to enhance the overall design and create a unique user experience. In this tutorial, we will walk you through the steps of adding a font to Webflow.

Step 1: Choose Your Font

The first step in adding a font to Webflow is selecting the font that best suits your website’s style and theme. There are numerous websites where you can find free and premium fonts, such as Google Fonts or Adobe Fonts. Take your time exploring different options until you find the perfect font for your project.

Step 2: Download the Font Files

Once you have chosen your desired font, you will need to download the font files. Typically, fonts come in various formats like .ttf, .otf, .woff, or .woff2. It’s important to download all available formats to ensure compatibility across different browsers and devices.

Step 3: Upload Font Files to Webflow

After downloading the font files on your computer, navigate to your Webflow project and open the Designer. In the left sidebar, click on “Fonts”. Now click on “Add Fonts” and select “Upload Fonts” from the dropdown menu.

Note: Make sure you have a paid plan or are using Webflow CMS hosting as custom fonts are not available on free hosting plans.

In the “Upload Fonts” dialog box, click on “Choose file” and select all of the font files that you downloaded in Step 2. Once selected, click on “Upload”.

Step 4: Assigning Fonts to Elements

Now that you have uploaded the font files, it’s time to assign them to specific elements on your website. In the Designer, select the element you want to apply your custom font to.

To assign the font using the Typography panel:

  1. Click on the “Typography” tab in the right sidebar.
  2. Scroll down until you find the “Font Family” dropdown.
  3. Click on the dropdown and select your custom font from the list.

To assign the font using CSS code:

  1. Click on the “Settings” tab in the right sidebar.
  2. In the “Custom Code” section, click on “Head Code”.
  3. Add a CSS rule like this:
    <style>
    @font-face {
      font-family: 'YourFontName';
      src: url('your-font-file.woff2') format('woff2'),
         url('your-font-file.woff') format('woff');
    }
    </style>
    Note: Replace ‘YourFontName’ with your actual font name and ‘your-font-file’ with the name of your downloaded font file without extension (.woff2 or .woff).

Step 5: Publish Your Changes

After assigning your custom font to elements, make sure to publish your changes for them to take effect. Click on “Publish” in the top-right corner of the Designer to deploy your updated website with the new font.

Congratulations! You have successfully added a custom font to Webflow. Now, your website will have a unique and stylish appearance that sets it apart from the rest.

Conclusion

Adding a font to Webflow is a simple process that can greatly enhance the visual appeal of your website. By following these steps, you can easily incorporate custom fonts into your design, giving your website a professional and polished look.