Is it possible to change the color of the placeholder text in a Webflow form to make it more visible?
- Add a custom CSS style using the ::placeholder pseudo-element inside an Embed element to change placeholder text color.
- For specific fields, assign a unique class to the input/textarea and target it in the CSS; changes appear only on the published site.
Yes, you can change the color of placeholder text in a Webflow form to make it more visible using custom styles.
1. Add a Custom CSS Style
- Webflow Designer does not expose placeholder styling directly in the UI.
- To target and style placeholder text, you need to use the
::placeholderpseudo-element with custom code.
2. Use the Embed Element for Style Injection
Drag a Embed element (found under Components) onto your page.
Paste in this inline style (replace
#999with your desired color):<style> input::placeholder, textarea::placeholder { color: #999 !important; } </style>This snippet targets all input and textarea placeholders across your page.
3. Target Specific Form Fields (Optional)
If you only want to change the placeholder color for specific fields:
Assign a unique class to the input or textarea (e.g.,
custom-placeholder).Then adjust the style accordingly:
<style> input.custom-placeholder::placeholder { color: #000 !important; } </style>
4. Publish to See the Change
- Custom code will only take effect on the published site, not inside the Webflow Designer preview.
Summary
To change placeholder text color in Webflow, use a custom CSS style targeting the ::placeholder pseudo-element inside an Embed element. Placeholder styling requires this approach because it's not editable through Webflow’s UI.