How can I unlink a nav bar from a symbol in Webflow so that I can edit it independently on subsequent pages?
TL;DR
- Select the nav bar symbol on the desired page and click “Unlink from Symbol” to convert it into a standalone element.
- Edit the nav bar independently on that page without affecting other pages where the original symbol remains unchanged.
To edit a navigation bar independently on specific pages, you’ll need to unlink it from the symbol in Webflow. Here’s how to do that:
1. Locate the Symbol in the Page
- Go to the page where the Symbol (e.g., your nav bar) is placed.
- Click on the nav bar symbol in the Navigator or directly on the canvas.
2. Unlink the Symbol
- With the symbol selected, look at the top-right toolbar.
- Click the "Unlink from Symbol" icon (it looks like a broken chain link).
- This converts the symbol into a regular, editable element on the page.
3. Make Page-Specific Edits
- Now that the element is unlinked, you can edit the nav bar independently.
- Changes you make will apply only to this page — the original symbol remains unaffected on other pages.
4. Retain the Symbol for Other Pages (Optional)
- Your original symbol remains intact in the Symbols Panel.
- On other pages, you can continue using the symbol, or repeat the unlinking process if needed.
Summary
To edit a nav bar differently on a specific page, select the nav bar symbol and click “Unlink from Symbol”. This detaches it from the global symbol so you can make page-specific edits without affecting other pages.