Editing CMS (Content Management System) in Webflow is a straightforward process that allows you to update and manage the content on your website without any coding knowledge. With its intuitive interface and powerful features, Webflow makes it easy for anyone to make changes to their website’s CMS. In this tutorial, we will walk you through the step-by-step process of editing CMS in Webflow.
Step 1: Accessing the Editor
To edit the CMS in Webflow, you’ll need to access the Editor. Open your browser and navigate to your Webflow Dashboard.
From there, select the project you want to edit by clicking on it.
Once inside the project, locate the “Editor” tab at the top of the page and click on it. This will open up the Webflow Editor interface, where you can make changes to your website’s CMS.
Step 2: Navigating to CMS Collections
In order to edit your CMS content, you’ll first need to navigate to the CMS Collections section. To do this, look for a sidebar on the left-hand side of the Editor interface.
Within this sidebar, click on “CMS” which will expand a menu of options related to your collections. From there, select “Collections” which will take you to a page displaying all of your existing collections.
Step 2.1: Creating a New Collection
If you don’t have any existing collections or want to create a new one, follow these steps:
- Click on “Create Collection” button located at the top-right corner of the Collections page.
- Enter a name for your collection in the provided field.
- Click on “Create Collection” button to finalize the creation of your new collection.
Once you have created a collection, you can proceed to the next step.
Step 3: Editing Collection Items
Now that you’re inside the Collections section, it’s time to edit your collection items. Here’s how:
- Select the collection you want to edit from the list on the left-hand side of the page.
- This will display all the items within that collection in a table format.
- Click on an item to open it and make changes to its content.
Step 3.1: Modifying Fields
Each item in a collection consists of various fields, such as title, description, images, and so on. To modify these fields:
- Click on a field within an item to edit its content directly.
- You can use basic formatting options like bold, underline, and more using the toolbar provided.2: Adding and Removing Fields
If you need to add or remove fields within an item:
- To add a field, click on “Add Field” button located below the existing fields in an item. Specify the field name and choose its type (text, image, etc.) from the dropdown menu.
- To remove a field, hover over it and click on the “x” icon that appears next to it.
Step 4: Publishing Changes
Once you have finished editing your CMS content, it’s time to publish your changes. To do this:
- Click on the “Publish” button located at the top-right corner of the Editor interface.
- Webflow will then update your live website with the edited CMS content.
That’s it! You have successfully learned how to edit CMS in Webflow.
With its user-friendly interface and powerful capabilities, Webflow makes managing and updating your website’s CMS a breeze. Start exploring the features of Webflow today and take control of your web content with ease!