How Do I Add Font Awesome to Webflow?

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Font Awesome is a popular icon library that allows you to add stylish and customizable icons to your web projects. Adding Font Awesome to Webflow is a straightforward process that can enhance the visual appeal and functionality of your website. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the steps of incorporating Font Awesome into your Webflow project.

To begin, you need to have a basic understanding of HTML and CSS. Let’s get started!

Step 1: Sign Up for Font Awesome
First and foremost, you need to sign up for an account on the Font Awesome website. It’s free to create an account, but they also offer premium plans with additional features.

Tip: You can sign up for an account by visiting the Font Awesome website (https://fontawesome.com/) and clicking on the “Sign Up” button located at the top right corner of the page.

Step 2: Get Your Font Awesome Kit
After signing up, go to your Font Awesome account dashboard. Here, you will find your unique kit code that you need to add to your Webflow project.

  • Navigate to the “Kits” section in your Font Awesome dashboard.
  • Create a new kit by clicking on the “New Kit” button.
  • In the kit configuration page, choose a name for your kit and select any specific options or icons that you want to include.
  • Once done, click on the “Save” button.

After saving your kit, you will be redirected to a page where you can access your kit code.

Step 3: Add Your Kit Code in Webflow
Now that you have obtained your kit code, it’s time to integrate it into your Webflow project. Follow these steps:

Option A: Adding Font Awesome to the Entire Project

If you want to add Font Awesome to your entire Webflow project, including all pages, follow these steps:

  1. Open your Webflow project in the Webflow Designer.
  2. In the Designer, go to “Project Settings” located in the top-right corner of the page.
  3. Select the “Custom Code” tab.
  4. Scroll down to find the “Head Code” section.
  5. Paste your Font Awesome kit code inside the <head> tags. It should look something like this:

    <script src=”https://kit.fontawesome.com/YOURKITCODE.js” crossorigin=”anonymous”></script>

    Make sure to replace YOURKITCODE with your actual kit code that you obtained from Font Awesome.

Option B: Adding Font Awesome to a Specific Page

If you only want to add Font Awesome to a specific page in your Webflow project, follow these steps:

  1. In the Webflow Designer, open the specific page where you want to add Font Awesome.
  2. Click on “Page Settings” located in the top-right corner of the page.
  3. Paste your Font Awesome kit code inside the <head> tags, similar to Option A.

    <script src=”https://kit.js” crossorigin=”anonymous”></script>

    Remember to replace YOURKITCODE with your actual kit code provided by Font Awesome.

Step 4: Use Font Awesome Icons in Webflow
Now that you have successfully added Font Awesome to your Webflow project, you can start using the icons in your designs. Here’s how:

Using Icons in Text Elements

To add an icon to a text element, follow these steps:

  1. Select the text element where you want to add the icon.
  2. Go to the “Typography” panel on the right side of the Webflow Designer.
  3. Click on the “+” button next to the “Icon” field.
  4. In the popup window, search for the desired Font Awesome icon by typing keywords or browsing through categories.
  5. Once you find the desired icon, click on it and it will be added to your text element.

Using Icons in Other Elements

You can also use Font Awesome icons in other elements like buttons, divs, or any other HTML elements. Here’s how:

  1. Select the element where you want to add the icon.
  2. In the “Settings” panel on the right side of the Webflow Designer, scroll down until you find the “Icon” field.
  3. Search for and select your desired Font Awesome icon from the popup window.

Congratulations! You have successfully added Font Awesome icons to your Webflow project. With a wide range of icons available, Font Awesome allows you to enhance your website’s visual appeal and user experience.

Note: Make sure to check out Font Awesome’s documentation for further customization options and advanced usage.

Remember that practice makes perfect! Experiment with different icons and placements to create visually engaging designs that capture your website visitors’ attention.