In this tutorial, we will learn how to add CSS to Webflow and style our web pages. CSS (Cascading Style Sheets) is a powerful language that allows us to control the visual appearance of our HTML elements. With Webflow, adding CSS is a breeze.
Step 1: Accessing the Designer
To add CSS to your Webflow project, you need to access the Webflow Designer. Log in to your Webflow account and navigate to your project dashboard. Open the project you want to work on, and click on the “Designer” button.
Step 2: Opening the Style Panel
Once you’re in the designer, you’ll see a toolbar on the left side of the screen. At the bottom of this toolbar, you’ll find an icon that looks like a paintbrush – this is the “Style” panel. Click on it to open it.
Step 3: Selecting an Element
In order to add CSS styles to an element, you first need to select it. You can do this by clicking on it directly in the canvas or by using the element tree on the left-hand side of the screen.
Selecting by Clicking:
To select an element by clicking directly on it in the canvas, simply move your mouse over it until it’s highlighted. Then, click once to select it.
Selecting from the Element Tree:
If you prefer using the element tree, locate and expand the desired section or container until you find the specific element you want to style. Once found, click on it in the element tree to select it.
Step 4: Adding CSS Styles
Now that you have selected an element, you can start adding CSS styles to it. In the “Style” panel, you’ll see various options for customizing the appearance of your selected element.
Using Predefined Styles:
Webflow provides a selection of predefined styles that you can apply to your elements. These styles are conveniently organized into categories such as headings, text, buttons, and more. To apply a predefined style, simply click on it in the “Style” panel.
Writing Custom CSS:
If you want to write custom CSS for your element, click on the “+” icon in the “Style” panel next to the category name that corresponds to the property you want to modify. This will open an input field where you can enter your CSS code.
Step 5: Previewing and Publishing
After adding CSS styles to your element, it’s important to preview your changes before publishing them. To do this, click on the “Preview” button at the top right corner of the Webflow Designer.
If everything looks good in the preview, it’s time to publish your changes. Click on the “Publish” button located next to the “Preview” button. Webflow will generate a unique URL for your project where you can view and share your styled website with others.
Conclusion
In this tutorial, we learned how to add CSS styles to our Webflow projects using the Webflow Designer. We explored different ways of selecting elements and applying predefined styles or writing custom CSS. Remember to preview and publish your changes once you’re satisfied with how they look.
With Webflow’s intuitive interface and powerful styling capabilities, you can easily create visually stunning websites without writing complex code.