How can I add a dropdown selector to a contact form in Webflow while replacing the text fields?

To add a dropdown selector to a contact form in Webflow and replace a text field, you’ll need to modify the form’s structure using the built-in Form Block elements.

1. Locate or Add Your Form Block

• Open your Webflow project in the Designer.
• Navigate to the existing Form Block or drag a Form Block from the Add panel (press A) onto your page if you don’t have one yet.

2. Delete the Text Field You Want to Replace

• Select the text input field you want to replace.
• Press Delete or right-click and choose Remove to eliminate it.

3. Add a Dropdown Element

• With the Form Block selected, go to the Add panel (A) > Forms section.
• Drag the Select element (Webflow calls dropdowns inside forms “Select”) into the form where the old field was.
• Rename the field label appropriately (e.g., “Reason for Contact”).

4. Add and Customize Options

• Select the Select Field, then in the Element Settings panel (press D), click + Add Option to create choices.
• Customize each option’s Name (label displayed to users) and Value (data sent via the form submission).
• For example:
• Name: “Support Inquiry” – Value: “support”
• Name: “Partnership Request” – Value: “partnership”
• Name: “General Feedback” – Value: “feedback”

5. Tailor Field Settings and Labels

• You can toggle Required if you want to make the dropdown mandatory.
• Adjust the placeholder option (the first entry) so it prompts users (e.g., “Select a reason…”).

6. Test the Form

• Publish your site.
• Submit a test form to ensure the dropdown selection is captured correctly in the form submission.

Summary

To replace a text field with a dropdown selector in a Webflow form, first delete the original text field, then insert a Select (dropdown) element from the Add panel. Customize the options and ensure it functions properly in published form submissions.