How can I change the dropdown menu in Webflow?
TL;DR
- Select the dropdown in the Webflow Designer and edit the Dropdown Toggle text and style.
- Modify, add, or remove items in the Dropdown List, customize styles for all states, and add interactions or animations if desired.
- Test across breakpoints to ensure responsiveness.
To change a dropdown menu in Webflow, you’ll use the built-in Dropdown component and Designer panel to customize its structure, content, and interactions.
1. Locate the Dropdown Element
- Go to the Webflow Designer and select the page or component where your dropdown is placed.
- Click the dropdown menu on the canvas or use the Navigator panel to find it easily.
- The dropdown consists of three main parts: Dropdown, Dropdown Toggle, and Dropdown List.
2. Edit Dropdown Toggle Text and Style
- Select the Dropdown Toggle (the button that opens the menu).
- Double-click the text inside to change the label (e.g., from “Menu” to “Products”).
- Use the Style panel to adjust typography, background color, padding, hover effects, etc.
3. Edit Dropdown List Items
- Click into the Dropdown List container to reveal the menu items.
- Each item is typically a Link Block or Text Link.
- Modify the text or change the links by selecting each item and updating its text and link settings in the Element Settings panel.
- To add a new item, duplicate an existing one (using
Cmd+D/Ctrl+D) or drag a new link into the list.
4. Style the Dropdown List
- Select the Dropdown List to apply styles like background color, borders, padding, or shadows.
- Use States (top of the Style panel) to style the Hover and Open states, e.g., by selecting Open, you can style the dropdown as it appears when opened.
5. Control Dropdown Animation (Optional)
- Webflow provides basic built-in animation for dropdowns.
- For custom animations, use Interactions (IX2):
- Go to the Interactions tab.
- Create a Mouse Click (Tap) Trigger on the Dropdown Toggle.
- Add show/hide interactions that animate the Dropdown List (e.g., fade in, slide down).
6. Ensure Responsiveness
- Test your updated dropdown on tablet and mobile breakpoints.
- Adjust spacing or stacking if needed to keep the menu usable on smaller screens.
Summary
To change your dropdown menu in Webflow, edit the Dropdown Toggle text, update or add items in the Dropdown List, and customize styles or animations using the Designer panel and Interactions. Always preview the component across breakpoints for responsiveness.