How can I change the default icon in a dropdown item in Webflow?
TL;DR
- Delete the default dropdown icon in the Dropdown Toggle.
- Insert and style a custom icon (image, SVG, or text-based) and add optional rotation animations via dropdown interactions.
To change the default icon in a dropdown item in Webflow, you need to replace or customize the built-in icon that comes with the Dropdown component.
1. Delete the Default Icon
- Click on the Dropdown component in your Webflow project.
- In the Navigator, expand the structure to locate the Dropdown Toggle.
- Inside the Dropdown Toggle, select the Dropdown Icon.
- Delete or hide this icon if you plan to insert your own.
2. Add a Custom Icon
- While still inside the Dropdown Toggle, drag in an Image or SVG element where you want the custom icon to appear.
- You can also use a Font Awesome icon or similar Webfont by adding a text span with the appropriate code or class.
3. Style the Custom Icon
- Position or align the new icon using margin, padding, and flex utilities as needed.
- You can use interactions or rotate animations to replicate the dropdown arrow rotation.
4. Add Dropdown Interactions (Optional)
- For icon animations (like rotating an arrow), go to the Interactions panel.
- Create a Dropdown Open interaction and add a Rotate animation to your custom icon.
- Do the same for a Dropdown Close interaction, rotating it back.
Summary
To change the default dropdown icon in Webflow, delete the built-in icon, insert your custom icon, and style or animate it as needed using Webflow’s designer and interactions.