Google Fonts is a fantastic resource that allows you to easily incorporate beautiful and customizable fonts into your Webflow projects. In this tutorial, we will walk you through the steps to use Google Fonts in Webflow.
Step 1: Choose Your Fonts
The first step is to visit the Google Fonts website (fonts.google.com) and browse through their extensive collection of fonts. You can search for specific fonts or filter them by categories like serif, sans-serif, handwriting, etc. Once you find the perfect font(s) for your project, click on the “+ Select this style” button next to each font.
Pro tip: To make it easier to select multiple fonts at once, click on the red “Review” button at the bottom-right corner of the screen. From there, you can add all your selected fonts to a collection and download them as a single package later.
Step 2: Add Google Fonts to Webflow
After selecting your desired fonts, click on the black bar at the bottom of the screen that says “1 Family Selected.” This will open a new window where you can customize your font settings.
In this window, you have several options:
- Embed: This option generates a code snippet that you need to add to your Webflow project’s HTML head tag. It’s recommended if you want more fine-grained control over your font loading.
- @import: This option generates an @import CSS rule that you can add to your project’s CSS.
It’s a good choice if you prefer simplicity and don’t need advanced font loading control.
- Standard: This option provides pre-generated CSS code that includes everything needed to use the selected fonts. It’s perfect for beginners or those who want a quick and easy solution.
Choose the option that suits your needs and copy the provided code.
Step 3: Implement Google Fonts in Webflow
Now, open your Webflow project and go to the Designer. In the top-right corner, click on the “Project Settings” icon (gear icon). In the Project Settings panel, select the “Custom Code” tab.
Inside the Custom Code tab, you’ll find two sections: Head Code and Before Body End Tag. Paste the code you copied from Google Fonts into the Head Code section.
Pro tip: To keep your project organized, consider using a separate CSS file for custom code. This way, you can easily locate and update your font-related code in the future.
Once you’ve added the code snippet, click on “Save changes” to apply it to your project.
Step 4: Apply Google Fonts to Your Text Elements
With Google Fonts successfully added to your Webflow project, it’s time to start using them! Open any page or template where you want to apply a custom font.
To apply a Google Font to a text element:
Option 1: Using Classes
- Select the text element(s) by clicking on them.
- In the right sidebar panel (the Style tab), scroll down until you see Typography settings.
- In the Font Family dropdown menu, you should now see your selected Google Fonts listed. Choose the one you want.
Option 2: Using Combo Classes
- Select one or more text elements.
- In the right sidebar panel (the Styles tab), click on “Add Class.”
- Give your class a name and hit Enter/Return.
- In the Class dropdown menu (below Typography settings), choose your newly created class.
- In the Font Family dropdown, select the desired Google Font.
Pro tip: If you want to apply the same Google Font to multiple text elements throughout your project, consider creating a Combo Class. This way, you can easily update all instances of the font by modifying just one class.
Step 5: Preview and Publish Your Project
After applying your desired Google Fonts to text elements, it’s crucial to preview your project and make sure everything looks as expected. You can use Webflow’s live preview feature or publish your project and view it on a live website.
Congratulations! You have successfully learned how to use Google Fonts in Webflow.
Now you can leverage the power of beautiful typography to enhance the visual appeal of your projects. Happy designing!