Why can't I edit the text within a hover div in Webflow, even though I was able to do so before? I have tried in both Safari and Chrome browsers, with no success. Is this a Webflow bug or am I doing something wrong?
TL;DR
- Use the Navigator panel to select hidden hover elements directly rather than trying to click them on the canvas.
- Temporarily disable hover interactions or change the element’s state in the Style panel to make content visible for editing.
You're likely facing this issue because hover states in Webflow are not interactable in the Designer, meaning you can't select or edit content that only appears on hover unless specific steps are taken.
1. Understand How Hover States Work in Designer
- Webflow Designer doesn’t render hover interactions persistently—they disappear when you try to select/edit them.
- If a div only appears or changes content when hovered (via interactions or CSS hover state), you can’t edit those elements directly while they’re hidden.
2. Use the Navigator Panel to Access Hover Content
- Open the Navigator panel on the left of the Designer.
- Find the element (e.g., a
hover-div,hover-tooltip, or dropdown) within the structure. - Select the element directly from the Navigator, instead of trying to click it on the canvas.
3. Temporarily Disable Hover States or Interactions
- If the content is shown via Mouse Hover Interactions (under the Interactions panel), disable or remove the “Initial state” that hides the element.
- If you're using hover states in the Style panel, temporarily change the state to “None” or “Focused” and adjust styles so the content is always visible during editing.
4. Use the Style Panel’s Hover State to Make Changes
- Select the element, go to the Style panel, and choose the hover state from the top control.
- This lets you see hover styles, but not edit the text directly unless you make the element visible outside of that hover state.
5. Try Preview Mode As a Workaround
- Use Preview mode to confirm that the hover effect is still functioning properly.
- If you're testing interaction visibility, this shows whether the problem is with the Designer environment or your hover logic itself.
Summary
This is not a Webflow bug—hover-based content is not directly editable in the Designer unless you reveal it manually using the Navigator or temporarily modify interactions/states. Make the element visible without requiring hover to edit safely, then revert once done editing.