How Can You Hide Specific Collection Items From a Collection List Webflow?

How Can You Hide Specific Collection Items From a Collection List Webflow?

If you’re using Webflow to build your website and have a collection list displaying multiple items, you might come across situations where you need to hide specific items from the list. Whether it’s for design purposes or to dynamically control which content appears, Webflow provides a straightforward solution to hide specific collection items.

The Collection List Element

The collection list element is a powerful tool in Webflow that allows you to display multiple items from a collection. It enables you to create dynamic lists such as blog posts, product listings, team members, and more.

However, there may be instances when you want certain collection items to be hidden from the list based on certain conditions or criteria. Let’s explore how you can achieve this in Webflow using custom code.

Custom Code Approach

In order to hide specific collection items, we’ll need to use some custom code. Don’t worry; it’s relatively simple! Follow these steps:

1. In your Webflow project, open the page containing the collection list element that needs customization.

2. Select the collection list element on the canvas or in the Navigator panel.

3. Open the Settings panel on the right-hand side of the designer interface.

4. Navigate to the Custom Code section within the Settings panel.

5. Click on “Before Body End Tag” and insert an HTML embed component.

6. Inside the HTML embed component, add your custom code to hide the specific collection items.

Now, let’s dive into the code you need to add:

  <style>
    .hidden-item {
      display: none;
    }
  </style>

  <script>
    // Replace '.collection-list' with the actual class or ID of your collection list element
    const collectionList = document.querySelector('.collection-list');
  
    // Replace '3' with the index of the item you want to hide (e.g., 0 for the first item, 1 for the second item)
    const itemToHide = collectionList.querySelectorAll('.collection-item')[3];
  
    // Add a class to the specific item you want to hide
    itemToHide.classList.add('hidden-item');
  </script>

Let’s break down this code:

• <style> element contains CSS that Targets elements with a class of .hidden-item and sets their display property to none. This will effectively hide these items from view.
• <script> element contains JavaScript that selects the collection list element and finds the specific item we want to hide using its index. It then adds a class of .hidden-item to that particular item.

Applying Custom Code in Webflow Designer

To apply this custom code within Webflow Designer:

1. Select your HTML embed component containing the custom code.
2. In the Styles panel, click on “+ Add Class” and enter “hidden-item” as the class name.
3. Ensure that the collection list element’s class matches the one specified in the JavaScript code (e., “.collection-list“).
4. Adjust the index number in the JavaScript code to Target the correct item you wish to hide.

That’s it! By following these steps and incorporating the custom code, you can easily hide specific collection items within your Webflow project.

Remember, this is just one example of how you can customize and control your collection lists using Webflow’s flexibility and customizations. Experiment with different CSS properties and JavaScript methods to achieve your desired results.

Summary

In this tutorial, we explored how to hide specific collection items from a collection list in Webflow. By using a combination of CSS and JavaScript, we added a class to the Targeted item that sets its display property to none, effectively hiding it from view.

This method gives you greater control over which content appears in your collection lists and allows for dynamic customization based on specific criteria or conditions. With Webflow’s easy-to-use interface and powerful customization options, you can create stunning websites with dynamic content effortlessly.