How can I overlay text on a background image in Webflow?

To overlay text on a background image in Webflow, you'll need to use positioning and styling within a parent container that holds both the image and the text.

1. Use a Div Block as the Wrapper

• Drag a Div Block from the Add panel onto your canvas.
• Name it something like "Hero Section" or "Image Wrapper" for clarity.
• Set a background image on this Div Block by going to the Style panel (right side), then under Backgrounds, choose Image and upload/select your image.
• Set the Div’s height (e.g., 100vh or 500px) and optionally set its position to Relative (important for inner overlay positioning).

2. Add Text Element Inside the Div

• Drag a Text Block, Heading, or Paragraph into the same Div.
• This text will appear on top of the background, but it may not be positioned correctly yet.

3. Use Positioning and Padding for Overlay

• Set the text element's position to Absolute if you want to place it in a specific location (e.g., center, top-left).
• Choose the Div (with the background image) and ensure it’s set to Relative to allow proper absolute positioning of child elements.
• Set the position of the text:
• Top & Left: 50% with a transform of translate(-50%, -50%) to center it perfectly.
• Alternatively, use Flexbox on the parent Div:
• Set Display: Flex, Align: Center, and Justify: Center to center text both vertically and horizontally.

4. Style the Text Overlay

• Change text color to enhance visibility (e.g., white over a dark image).
• Add a semi-transparent background (like rgba(0,0,0,0.5)) to the text block or wrap it in another Div for better readability.
• Apply padding, font size, and responsive styles as needed.

Summary

To overlay text over a background image in Webflow, place both within a Div Block (with the image set as the background), set the div's position to Relative, and apply Absolute positioning or Flexbox to center or place your text where desired. Style the text for visibility and responsiveness.