How can I customize and view this menu in Webflow?
TL;DR
- Open Webflow Designer, use the Navigator panel to locate and select the menu component.
- Switch to mobile view or click dropdown toggles to reveal menus, then customize styles, links, and behaviors via the Styles, Element Settings, and Interactions panels.
- Use the Add panel to add or remove items, and Preview mode to test the menu across devices.
To customize and view a menu in Webflow, you need to identify where the navigation/menu component is located and use the Designer to modify it. Here's how to do it step by step.
1. Locate the Menu in the Navigator
- Open your project in Webflow Designer.
- Go to the Navigator panel (press
Fon your keyboard if it's hidden). - Look for an element typically named “NavBar”, “Navigation”, or “Menu Wrapper”.
- Select that element to reveal its structure.
2. View the Menu (for Mobile or Dropdown Menus)
- If the menu contains a hamburger icon or only appears on smaller viewports:
- Switch to Tablet or Mobile view using the buttons at the top of the Designer.
- Click the menu icon (hamburger) to open the menu in the Designer for editing.
- If it's a dropdown menu, click on the Dropdown Toggle to expand and reveal the items.
3. Customize the Menu Design
- Select the menu elements (like nav links, background, or logo) to customize:
- Change text directly by double-clicking.
- Use the Styles panel to adjust fonts, colors, spacing, hover states, etc.
- Assign interactions (e.g., menu slide in/out) using the Interactions panel (lightning icon).
4. Add or Remove Menu Items
- To add links, duplicate existing nav links or use the Add (+) panel to insert new Link Blocks or Text Links.
- To remove, simply select a menu item and press Delete/Backspace.
- Use the Link Settings (gear icon) to control link destinations: Page, Section, URL, or Email/Phone.
5. Adjust Menu Behavior or Settings
- If you’re using Webflow’s Navbar component:
- Click the parent element and look in the Element Settings panel (D).
- Here, adjust things like “Menu type,” “Show/hide behavior,” or assign a different menu button.
- If it's a custom-built menu, behaviors may be handled using Interactions or custom code, which you’ll find in the Interactions (lightning bolt) or Page Settings → Custom Code.
6. Preview the Menu
- Click Preview (eye icon) at the top to test the menu functionality in different device views.
- Interact with the menu to ensure open/close behavior works as expected.
Summary
To customize and view your menu in Webflow, use the Navigator panel to find your navigation element, open it using mobile preview or dropdown toggles, and make style and content changes using the Styles and Element Settings panels. Use Preview mode to test interaction and layout across devices.