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

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

1. Duplicate a Component in Webflow

• Right-click the Component in the Navigator or on the Canvas.
• Select “Duplicate” from the context menu.
• The duplicated version will appear below the original in the Navigator.

2. Detach or Rename the Duplicate

• Detach if needed: Right-click the duplicated component and choose “Detach Instance” to make it a standalone element (no longer linked to the original Component definition).
• Rename the new Component: If you want to keep it as a reusable Component but modify it, double-click its name and give it a new unique name.

3. Customize Without Impacting Original

• If kept as a new Component (after renaming), changes made to one will no longer affect the other.
• You can now modify layout, styling, or content in the duplicated version without concern.

4. Reuse the New Component

• Once duplicated and customized, the new Component appears in the Components panel, where you can drag it into other pages or layouts as needed.

Summary

To safely customize a Webflow Component without altering the original, duplicate it, then rename or detach the copy. This creates an independent version that you can modify and reuse freely.