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What are the new features in the updated Webflow menu that replaces the default browser menu when right-clicking on elements?

TL;DR
  • Webflow’s new right-click menu in the Designer provides quick access to design-specific actions like Delete, Duplicate, and Paste.
  • It adds context-aware options, improved clipboard support across projects, and streamlined DOM navigation for a more efficient workflow.

Webflow has introduced an updated custom right-click menu that replaces the browser’s default context menu when interacting with elements inside the Designer. This change improves usability by offering more relevant design-specific options directly in the Designer interface.

1. Purpose of the Custom Right-Click Menu

  • Streamlines workflow by placing commonly used actions at your fingertips.
  • Reduces reliance on keyboard shortcuts or navigating through multiple panels.
  • Improves consistency across different operating systems by overriding native menus.

2. Key Features Added to the Right-Click Menu

  • Quick Access to Common Actions:

  • Delete, Duplicate, or Copy/Paste elements.

  • Convert to Symbol or Unlink from Symbol, if applicable.

  • DOM Navigation Options:

  • Select Parent Element to quickly move up the hierarchy.

  • Scroll into View to center a selected element.

  • Element Context Awareness:

  • Shows element-specific options based on the selected element type.

  • For example, right-clicking on a Link Block shows Open Link Settings.

  • Layer Panel Shortcuts:

  • Reveal in Navigator jumps to the element in the Navigator panel.

  • Interaction Shortcuts:

  • Add Trigger for animations or interactions tied to that element.

3. Cross-Element and Clipboard Support Enhancements

  • Copy/Paste Between Projects:

  • Webflow now supports Copy/Paste of elements between projects via right-click.

  • Paste Inside or Before/After:

  • New context-sensitive options let you Paste as Child, Paste Before, or Paste After an element more precisely.

4. Improved UX and Accessibility

  • Clean, lightweight design that matches Webflow’s aesthetic.
  • Works consistently across platforms (Mac, Windows).
  • Keyboard navigation and screen reader improvements are underway (some features may still be in progress).

Summary

Webflow’s updated right-click menu replaces the default browser context menu in the Designer, adding quick-access design tools, context-aware actions, and improved paste options, significantly enhancing productivity and easing layout manipulation.

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