Can components be duplicated in Webflow to customize them without losing the original?

Yes, components in Webflow can be duplicated so you can customize a copy without affecting the original.

1. Use "Duplicate Component" Feature

• Right-click on the component in either the Navigator or on the Canvas.
• Choose Duplicate from the context menu.
• This creates an independent copy of the component, not linked to the original.

2. Rename the Duplicated Component

• Once duplicated, click on the new component.
• Go to the Component settings panel (orange icon in the right sidebar).
• Rename it to keep your components organized and avoid confusion.

3. Modify the New Component Safely

• Any change made to the duplicated component (structure, text, styles, element names) will not impact the original.
• It is now treated as a separate component in your Webflow project.

4. Avoid "Instance" Editing if You Want Full Independence

• If you add a Component Instance (rather than duplicating), changes made to it will affect all instances of that component.
• To customize without global impact, always duplicate the component, not just place an instance and edit it.

Summary

To customize components in Webflow without affecting the original, duplicate the component, rename it, and edit it independently. Avoid editing component instances if you want full design separation.