How can I customize the dots in Webflow slides nav to match a specific design using CSS or uploaded SVG icons? Can someone provide me with a few lines of custom code for this?
TL;DR
- Enable the slider navigation in Webflow and assign a custom class (e.g., "custom-slider-nav") to the slider nav element.
- Use custom CSS targeting
.w-slider-dotto style or replace dots with SVG icons by uploading the SVG to Webflow and using its URL in thebackground-imageproperty.
To customize the slider navigation dots in Webflow using CSS or custom SVG icons, you need to target the navigation elements Webflow generates and apply your styles accordingly.
1. Enable Slides Navigation in Webflow
- Add a Slider component from the Add panel (A).
- In the Element Settings panel, enable Slider Nav if it's not already visible.
2. Add a Custom Class to the Slider Nav
- Select the Slider Nav element (usually under the Slider wrapper).
- Assign a custom class name like "custom-slider-nav".
3. Use Custom CSS to Style the Dots or Replace with SVG
- Go to Page Settings (Page icon → Gear) and scroll to Inside
<head>or Before</body>. - Add the following CSS (adjust class names and styles as needed):
<style> /* Target navigation dots */ .custom-slider-nav .w-slider-dot { width: 24px; height: 24px; background: none; background-image: url('https://yourdomain.com/path-to-your-dot.svg'); background-size: cover; opacity: 0.5; transition: opacity 0.3s ease; } /* Active dot styling */ .custom-slider-nav .w-slider-dot.w-active { opacity: 1; }</style>- Replace 'https://yourdomain.com/path-to-your-dot.svg' with your uploaded SVG’s direct URL (via Webflow Assets Panel or a CDN).
4. Upload SVG Icon to Webflow
- Go to the Assets panel, upload your SVG, then right-click and select Copy URL.
- Paste that URL into the background-image value in your custom CSS.
Summary
To customize Webflow slider dots, assign a class to the slider nav and use custom CSS targeting .w-slider-dot. You can use custom SVGs as background images to match your design, adjusting size, opacity, and active states for full control.