How can I achieve the highlighted text effect on my website using Webflow?
TL;DR
- Wrap the desired text in a span using the “+ Span” button, then assign a combo class (e.g., highlight-text).
- Style the span with a background color, padding, and optional text styling; adjust display settings and test responsiveness.
You can achieve a highlighted text effect in Webflow using a combination of span elements and custom styles to simulate a highlight behind specific words or phrases.
1. Add a Span to Highlight the Text
- Double-click your text element (e.g., paragraph, heading) to enter text editing mode.
- Select the word or phrase you want to highlight.
- Click the “+ Span” button in the inline text toolbar. This wraps the selected text in a span element.
2. Style the Highlight with a Combo Class
- With the span selected, add a combo class, such as
highlight-text. - In the Style panel, apply your desired highlight effect:
- Set a Background Color (e.g., yellow or brand color).
- Adjust Padding to create spacing inside the highlight.
- Optional: Set Border Radius, Font Weight, or Text Color for added styling.
3. Adjust Line Height and Display (Optional)
- If the text span breaks the line height or looks misaligned:
- Set the display of the span to inline-block.
- Adjust line height or vertical alignment as needed to match surrounding text.
4. Responsive and Theme Considerations
- Test the highlighted text across breakpoints to ensure the background doesn't overflow or wrap awkwardly.
- If using dark mode, consider creating a duplicate highlight style with alternate colors.
Summary
To create a highlighted text effect in Webflow, wrap your target phrase in a span, assign a custom class, and style it with a background color and padding. This gives you complete control over the highlight appearance without using custom code.