How Do I Use Custom CSS in Webflow?

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In this tutorial, we will learn how to use custom CSS in Webflow. Custom CSS allows you to add your own styles and make precise design changes to your website. Let’s dive in!

Step 1: Accessing the Custom CSS Editor

To begin, log in to your Webflow account and open the project you want to work on. In the Designer, click on the “Project Settings” button located on the left-hand side of the top navigation bar.

Next, navigate to the “Custom Code” tab in the Project Settings panel. Here, you will find an option called “Custom CSS“. Click on it to access the Custom CSS editor.

Step 2: Writing Your Custom CSS Code

Once you’re inside the Custom CSS editor, you can start writing your own styles. The code you write here will affect all pages within your project.

Let’s say we want to change the background color of a specific element with a class name of “custom-element“. We can achieve this by writing the following code:

.custom-element {
   background-color: #F0F0F0;
}

The above code sets the background color of elements with the class name “custom-element” to a light gray color (#F0F0F0). Feel free to experiment with different properties and values based on your design requirements.

Step 3: Applying Custom Styles to Specific Elements

If you want to apply custom styles to specific elements rather than all elements with a particular class name, you can use Webflow’s built-in Custom Code Embeds.

  1. First, select the element you want to style in the Designer.
  2. Navigate to the “Settings” tab on the right-hand side.
  3. Scroll down to the “Custom Code” section and click on “+ Add Custom Code“.
  4. In the “Before </body> tag in <head>” section, paste your custom CSS code.

This way, you can apply custom styles that only affect a specific element or group of elements within your project.

Step 4: Using CSS Preprocessors

If you’re familiar with CSS preprocessors like Sass or Less, Webflow allows you to use them as well. Preprocessors offer additional features such as variables, mixins, and nested selectors that can enhance your workflow and make your code more maintainable.

To enable a preprocessor in Webflow:

  1. In the Custom CSS editor, click on the gear icon located at the top right corner.
  2. Select your preferred preprocessor from the dropdown menu (e.g., Sass or Less).
  3. Webflow will automatically update its interface and provide you with the necessary tools for writing preprocessed CSS.

This feature is incredibly useful for developers who are already comfortable working with preprocessors or want to take advantage of their benefits.

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have learned how to use custom CSS in Webflow. With this knowledge, you can now add your own styles and make precise design changes to create unique and personalized websites using Webflow’s powerful customization options.

Remember to save your changes and publish your website to see your custom CSS styles in action. Happy styling!