How can I set up slider buttons like this in Webflow?
TL;DR
- Add a Webflow Slider component, place custom "Next" and "Previous" buttons outside it, and assign each a unique class or ID.
- Use Interactions to trigger “Go to Next Slide” or “Go to Previous Slide” when the respective button is clicked, and optionally hide default arrows.
To set up custom slider buttons in Webflow (like "next" and "previous" buttons outside the default slider), you'll need to use Webflow's native Slider component and manually link buttons to it.
1. Add the Webflow Slider Component
- Drag a Slider component from the Add panel into your desired section.
- This comes with default Slider Mask, Slides, Arrows, and Dots.
2. Create Custom Buttons Outside the Slider
- Drag two Button elements (or Text/Div elements styled as buttons) outside the Slider component.
- Label them "Next" and "Previous".
3. Assign Custom IDs or Classes
- Give each custom button a unique class or ID (e.g., next-slide-btn, prev-slide-btn) in the Element Settings panel.
4. Add Custom Interactions with IX2
- With your custom button selected, go to Interactions → Element Trigger → Mouse Click (Tap).
- For each button:
- Create a New Animation.
- Choose “Slider” as the action type.
- Use “Go to Next Slide” (for Next button) or “Go to Previous Slide” (for Prev button).
5. Disable Default Slider Arrows (Optional)
- Select the default slider arrows inside the Slider.
- Set their Display to None in the Style panel if you don’t want them.
6. Test Responsiveness
- Preview your site in different breakpoints to make sure the buttons work correctly across devices.
Summary
To set up custom slider buttons in Webflow, add them outside the Slider component, assign identifying classes, and use Interactions to link each to the corresponding slider action. Use “Go to Next Slide” and “Go to Previous Slide” animations for full control.