How can I type Vietnamese language into Webflow CMS blog posts with the correct fonts?
TL;DR
- Use Webflow’s default UTF-8 encoding to input Vietnamese text directly or from a plain-text source into CMS fields.
- Choose a Google Font that supports Vietnamese (e.g., Roboto, Lora) and enable the Vietnamese subset in Project Settings.
- Apply the selected font to Rich Text elements in the Designer and test the live site to ensure correct character rendering.
To type Vietnamese language into Webflow CMS blog posts with correct fonts, you need to ensure both character encoding and font support for Vietnamese diacritics are properly set.
1. Use UTF-8 Encoding (Webflow Default)
- Webflow automatically uses UTF-8 encoding, which supports Vietnamese characters like “ế” and “ợ”.
- You can safely enter Vietnamese text into any CMS field (e.g., Name, Body, Rich Text) in the CMS Collections interface.
- If you’re copy-pasting text from another source, ensure it's not introducing special characters or non-standard formatting (prefer to copy from plain-text editors).
2. Choose a Font with Vietnamese Support
- Not all fonts support full Vietnamese diacritics.
- When choosing a typeface in Webflow Designer, use fonts that explicitly support Vietnamese character sets.
- Recommended Google Fonts with Vietnamese support include:
- Roboto (robust and versatile)
- Open Sans
- Lora
- Merriweather
- Source Sans Pro
- When adding Google Fonts in Project Settings > Fonts, make sure to:
- Select the Vietnamese language subset in the dropdown when adding the font. This ensures the proper subset is loaded by Webflow.
3. Apply the Correct Font to Rich Text Elements
- In Designer, select the Rich Text or Text Block element where your CMS content appears.
- In the Style panel, set the font family to one that supports Vietnamese.
- Webflow will apply this font styling to all text bound to that element, including CMS-driven content.
4. Preview and Test on Live Site
- Always Publish your site and test on different devices to confirm that Vietnamese characters render properly.
- If characters appear as boxes or question marks, double-check:
- You’re using a font that supports Vietnamese.
- The correct language subset was added when you integrated the font.
Summary
To use Vietnamese in Webflow CMS blog posts, simply type or paste Vietnamese text into CMS fields (Webflow uses UTF-8 by default), choose a font that supports Vietnamese, and ensure the Vietnamese language subset is enabled when adding custom fonts. Test the published site to verify proper rendering.