How Do I Add Google Fonts to Webflow?

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Adding Google Fonts to Webflow is a simple and effective way to enhance the typography of your website. With a vast collection of fonts to choose from, you can easily find one that matches the style and tone of your website. In this tutorial, we will walk you through the steps to add Google Fonts to Webflow, ensuring that your website stands out with beautiful typography.

Step 1: Choose Your Google Font

The first step is to select the Google Font you want to use on your website. Visit the Google Fonts website and browse through their extensive library. You can search for fonts by category, language, or popularity.

Once you have found a font that suits your needs, click on the “+” button next to it. This will add the font to your selection.

Pro Tip: Don’t go overboard with too many fonts. Stick to one or two fonts for better readability and consistency.

Step 2: Customize Your Font

After selecting your desired font(s), click on the “Family Selected” bar at the bottom of the page. This will open a drawer where you can customize various aspects of your font, such as font weight and styles.

You can choose different font weights like regular, bold, italic, etc., depending on what options are available for each selected font. Make sure to select only the styles you need for your website as each additional style adds to the page load time.

  • Regular: The default style of the selected font.
  • Bold: A thicker and more emphasized version of the regular style.
  • Italic: A slanted version of the regular style.

Pro Tip: Preview how your chosen font(s) look in different styles by clicking on the “Preview Text” section in the drawer. This will help you make an informed decision about which styles to include.

Step 3: Get the Embed Code

Once you have finalized your font selection and customization, click on the “Embed” tab at the top of the drawer. You will see a code snippet that you need to add to your Webflow project.

If you are using Webflow’s Designer:

  1. Copy the code snippet provided in the Google Fonts Embed tab.
  2. In your Webflow project, open the project settings by clicking on the gear icon in the left sidebar.
  3. In the Project Settings panel, go to the “Custom Code” tab.
  4. Paste the code snippet into the “Head” section.
  5. Click on “Save Changes.”

If you are using Webflow’s Editor:

  1. Copy the code snippet provided in the Google Fonts Embed tab.
  2. In your Webflow project, open the Editor by appending “/?edit” to your website URL (e.g., www.yourwebsite.com/?edit).
  3. In the Editor, click on “Project Settings” at the bottom left corner of your screen.
  4. In Project Settings, go to “Custom Code“.
  5. Paste the code snippet into “Head Code“.
  6. Click on “Publish” to save your changes.

Pro Tip: Make sure to publish your changes for them to take effect on your live website.

Step 4: Apply the Font to Your Elements

Now that you have added the Google Fonts embed code to your Webflow project, it’s time to apply the font to specific elements on your website.

Using Webflow’s Designer:

  1. Select the element you want to apply the font to.
  2. In the right sidebar, under “Typography“, click on “Add Font“.
  3. In the dropdown menu, you will find the Google Font(s) you added.
  4. Select your desired font from the list.
  5. Repeat this process for other elements where you want to use the same or different fonts.

Using Webflow’s Editor:

  1. In your Webflow Editor, navigate to the page where you want to apply the font.
  2. Select the element you want to modify.
  3. In the dropdown menu, select your desired Google Font(s).
  4. Repeat this process for other elements as needed.

Pro Tip: Remember that applying a custom font will override any default fonts set by Webflow. Ensure consistency by using your chosen Google Fonts across all relevant elements.

Congratulations! You have successfully added Google Fonts to your Webflow project. Now, enjoy enhanced typography and make a lasting impression with beautifully styled text.

Take advantage of Google Fonts’ vast library and experiment with different styles and combinations until you achieve a typography that truly reflects your website’s aesthetic. Remember, good typography can greatly enhance the overall user experience and make your website more visually engaging.