Setting Up Global Colors and Fonts in Webflow

Step 1: Open Your Webflow Project
Log into your Webflow account and select the project you want to work on. Once inside the project dashboard, click on the Designer to access your website design interface.

Step 2: Access the Style Manager
On the right-hand side of the designer, locate the Style panel. Find the icon that resembles a paintbrush, which signifies the Style Manager. Click on this icon to open the Styles panel.

Step 3: Set Up Global Colors
In the Style panel, look for the section labeled Colors. You will see a grid of colors. To create global color swatches, click on the + button or the Add Color option to create a new color swatch. A color picker will appear for you to choose and adjust the color to your preference. After selecting your color, rename it from the default name to something descriptive, such as Primary Color or Accent Color. Once you have created a few options, you will have your global colors set up for use throughout your project.

Step 4: Set Up Global Fonts
Next, establish your global fonts. Click on the Typography section within the Style panel. Set your primary font settings by choosing a font family from the available options. If you want a custom Google Font, add it by clicking on the Add Font button and selecting from Google Fonts. You can also adjust the font size, weight, line height, letter spacing, and text case for your global typography. Name your font settings descriptively, such as Body Font or Heading Font, for easy future identification.

Step 5: Apply Global Colors and Fonts
Now that your global colors and fonts are set, you can use them throughout your site. To use a global color, select the element you want to style, like a heading. In the Style panel, go to the Color setting and choose your global color swatch. Repeat this for other elements like backgrounds and borders. For fonts, select text elements like headings or paragraphs and choose your predefined global font settings from the typography options. This ensures consistency across all text elements on your website.

Step 6: Adjusting and Updating Global Styles
One of the benefits of using global styles is ease of updating. To make changes, return to the Style panel and find your global color swatch or font settings. Click on the swatch or font settings and make your needed adjustments. Once saved, all elements using that global style will automatically update across your website.

Conclusion
These steps help maintain a cohesive design throughout your Webflow project. Using global colors and fonts enhances visual consistency and streamlines the design process, making it easier to update and manage your site designs.