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How can I create a navigation with a sub-menu option in Webflow's navbar component?

TL;DR
  • Add a Navbar component and place a Dropdown inside the Nav Menu.
  • Style the Dropdown Toggle and List to match your design.
  • Add sub-menu links to the Dropdown List.
  • Use interactions to enable hover-based dropdown behavior if desired.
  • Test and adjust responsiveness across mobile and tablet views.

To create a navigation bar with a sub-menu in Webflow, you’ll need to customize the default Navbar component using dropdowns and interactions. Here’s how to do it step-by-step.

1. Add the Navbar Component

  • Drag the Navbar element from the Add panel onto your canvas.
  • This component includes a default container, menu button, nav menu, and nav links.

2. Insert a Dropdown for the Sub-Menu

  • Inside the Nav Menu, drag a Dropdown component from the Add panel.
  • This creates a Dropdown Toggle and a Dropdown List pre-styled for navigation use.

3. Style the Dropdown to Match Your Design

  • Select the Dropdown Toggle, and style it similarly to the other nav links (font, color, spacing).
  • Optionally, add a down-arrow icon to signal that the menu expands.
  • Style the Dropdown List by adjusting padding, background color, hover states, etc.
  • Inside the Dropdown List, drag in multiple Link Blocks or Text Links.
  • Each one represents a sub-menu item (e.g., About, Team, Careers).
  • Ensure they’re clearly spaced and easy to tap/click.

5. Make It Work on Hover (Optional)

  • By default, the dropdown opens on click. To make it open on hover, use Webflow Interactions:
  • Select the Dropdown wrapper.
  • Go to Interactions panel > Element Trigger > Mouse Hover.
  • Set it to Show Dropdown List on Hover In, and Hide on Hover Out.
  • Apply smooth opacity or scale transitions for a polished feel.

6. Make Sure It Works on Mobile

  • Switch to Tablet or Mobile views.
  • The Navbar becomes a hamburger menu.
  • Webflow automatically handles dropdown behavior, but double-check spacing and usability.
  • You may need to adjust the Dropdown List positioning for smaller screens.

Summary

To build a navigation bar with a sub-menu in Webflow, use the Dropdown component inside the Navbar, style it to match your look and feel, and optionally turn it into a hover-based menu with interactions. Always preview on all device sizes to ensure a consistent experience.

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