Can I add a down arrow within a text link in Webflow instead of using an image?
TL;DR
- Add a down arrow to text links in Webflow using Unicode symbols (e.g., ▼ or ⌄) by inserting them directly into the text.
- For advanced styling or different icons, use span elements or embed font icon libraries like Font Awesome via Custom Code.
Yes, you can add a down arrow within a text link in Webflow using a Unicode character or a custom font icon like Font Awesome—no image needed.
1. Use a Unicode Down Arrow
- Double-click the Text Link element to edit it.
- Insert a down arrow character directly into the text using one of the following Unicode symbols:
- ↓ (U+2193)
- ⌄ (U+2304)
- ▼ (U+25BC)
- Example: Type something like “Explore ▼” or “More ⌄”.
2. Style the Arrow Separately (Optional)
- Wrap the arrow in a span to style it independently:
- Highlight just the arrow in the Text Link.
- Click + Span in the editing toolbar.
- Assign a class to the span for styling (e.g., size, spacing, rotation).
3. Use Font Icons for More Flexibility
- Add a custom font library like Font Awesome or Google Material Icons to your project:
- Go to Project Settings > Custom Code > Head.
- Paste the appropriate
<link>tag for the font icon library. - Use Embed elements or Custom Code blocks where needed to insert the icon via its class.
- Alternatively, manually place the icon text into the link, such as
<i class="fas fa-chevron-down"></i>(styled accordingly), but this requires using an Embed or Custom Code element.
Summary
You can add a down arrow to text links in Webflow using Unicode symbols or font icons, avoiding image use. Unicode is the simplest method and works natively in the Designer without any code.