How Do You Outline Text in Webflow?

When it comes to web design, adding visual elements can make a significant difference in the overall appearance of your website. One such element is outlining text, which can help draw attention to important information or create a unique design effect. In this tutorial, we will explore how you can outline text in Webflow using HTML styling elements.

Step 1: Creating a Text Element

To get started, you’ll need to create a text element where you want to apply the outline effect. You can use the  tag for this purpose. Let’s assume we have the following paragraph:

<p>Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit.</p>

Step 2: Applying Bold Text

If you want to make the text bold before applying the outline effect, you can use the  tag. Here’s an example:

<p><b>Lorem ipsum</b> dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit.</p>

Step 3: Adding an Underline

In some cases, underlining certain words or phrases can further enhance their visibility. To add an underline, you can use the  tag. Here’s how:

<p><b>Lorem <u>ipsum</u></b> dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit.</p>

Step 4: Creating a Bulleted List

If you want to present information as a list, you can use the <ul> and <li> tags. Here’s an example:

<ul>
  <li>Lorem ipsum</li>
  <li>Dolor sit amet</li>
  <li>Consectetur adipiscing elit</li>
</ul>

Step 5: Applying an Outline Effect

Now that we have covered the basics, let’s move on to applying the outline effect. To achieve this, you can use CSS by adding a class name to your text element. Here’s an example:

<p class="outline"><b><u>Lorem ipsum</u></b> dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit.</p>

In your Webflow designer, you can create a new class called “outline” and add custom CSS properties to achieve the desired outline effect. For example:

.outline {
  outline: 2px solid #000000;
}

This will apply a black outline with a thickness of 2 pixels to the text within the  element.

Note:

You can customize the outline color by changing the hexadecimal value after “solid”.
You can also adjust the thickness of the outline by modifying the pixel value.

Conclusion

Outlining text in Webflow is a simple yet effective way to make certain elements stand out on your website. By using HTML styling elements like , , <ul>, and <li> tags, combined with custom CSS properties, you can create visually engaging designs that capture your audience’s attention.

Remember to experiment with different styles and effects to find the perfect outline design for your website!