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How can icons be added to TAB and BUTTON components in Webflow for a complex project?

TL;DR
  • Use SVGs, images, or Font Awesome icons by placing them inside buttons or tab links in Webflow.
  • Style icons using Flexbox and margin/padding for proper layout and spacing.

To add icons to TAB and BUTTON components in Webflow, you'll need to either use Webflow’s built-in image support, upload SVGs, or integrate with a popular icon set like Font Awesome.

1. Choose an Icon Format

  • SVG Files (preferred): High-quality, scalable, and customizable directly in Webflow.
  • PNG/JPG Images: Static and non-scalable, less flexible.
  • Web Fonts (e.g., Font Awesome): Lightweight and styleable with CSS classes.

2. Add Icons to Buttons

  • Select the Button component in the Webflow Designer.
  • Drag an Image or Embed element inside the button, either before or after the text.
  • Alternatively, use a Text Block with a Font Awesome class (if integrated).
  • Style the icon and adjust layout with Flexbox or Margin/Padding.
  • You can also replace the button’s content with a div using a Link Block if you need more layout flexibility or stacked content.

3. Add Icons to Tab Components

  • In a Tab Menu, each tab link is just a container.
  • Select a Tab Link and drag in an Image, SVG, or use a Font Icon before or after the label.
  • For vertical layout (icon above text), apply Flexbox with vertical direction to the Tab Link.
  • For horizontal layout, keep default Flexbox direction and adjust spacing with Margin.

4. Styling and Spacing

  • Use Flexbox to control the icon-to-text relationship.
  • Use Size settings to scale icons consistently.
  • Apply margin or padding between icons and text for optimal spacing.

5. Optional: Add Font Awesome Icons

  • Go to Project Settings → Custom Code.
  • Add the Font Awesome CDN link inside the section:
    <link rel="stylesheet" href="https://cdnjs.cloudflare.com/ajax/libs/font-awesome/6.5.0/css/all.min.css">
  • Use an Embed element with an <i> tag (e.g., <i class="fas fa-star"></i>) inside the Button or Tab.

Summary

To add icons to TAB and BUTTON components in Webflow, use SVGs, images, or embed icon fonts like Font Awesome. Place the icon directly inside the button or tab link, style it with Flexbox, and adjust spacing as needed for the desired layout.

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