Using Classes and Styles in Webflow

Sign in to Your Webflow Account
Start by logging into your Webflow account or sign up for free if you don’t have one. After you've logged in, navigate to your dashboard.

Create a New Project
Click on "New Project" from your dashboard. Choose a template that aligns with your design goals or opt for a blank canvas to create something from scratch.

Open the Designer
Once your project is created, click on the “Designer” button to access the visual design environment. This is where you will create and apply classes and styles to your project's elements.

Creating and Assigning Classes

Select an Element
In the Designer, select the element you want to style, such as a text block, button, image, or div.

Add a Class
With the element selected, locate the “Selector” field in the Style panel on the right. Enter the name of your new class directly into the field and press enter. Use unique and descriptive names to easily identify classes later.

Apply Styles
With the new class selected, begin applying styles using the Style panel. You can adjust properties like fonts, background colors, borders, padding, and margins. Watch the changes happen in real time on your canvas.

Save Class Changes
Your changes are automatically saved as you edit styles. Continue to add or modify styles as needed.

Using Multiple Classes

Adding Additional Classes
Webflow lets you apply multiple classes to a single element. To add another class, select the element, go to the Selector field, type the new class name, then press enter.

Applying Combined Styles
Each class has its own set of styles. When multiple classes are applied to an element, it inherits the styles from all of them, which adds flexibility. For instance, you might have a base button class and apply additional classes for hover or active states.

Creating Global Classes

Understanding Global Classes
Some styles, like those for headings or buttons, should be consistent across elements. Global classes ensure that changes to a style affect all elements using that class.

Design and Apply Global Class
Create a class for the element you want to use globally. Apply styles as needed, then use this class throughout your project wherever applicable.

Overriding Styles

Modifying Specific Instances
If you want to change the style of a specific instance of a class, use a combo class. Select the element, add a new class to the existing one in the Selector field, and modify this instance without affecting the main class.

Use Combo Classes Effectively
Choose descriptive names for combo classes to easily identify them later. This practice is helpful when you need to understand why a particular element is styled differently.

Managing Classes

Class Naming Conventions
Use a clear naming system for your classes, with descriptive names that indicate the function or type of the element. This keeps your project organized.

Cleaning Up Unused Classes
Throughout your project, you might create classes that you don't need anymore. Regularly review and delete unused classes to maintain neatness and optimize load times.

Previewing Your Design

Click on Preview Mode
After applying classes and styles, use the “Preview” button in the top left corner of the Designer to see how your site will appear to users.

Test Responsiveness
Check how your design performs on different devices by using the device icons in the top panel. Adjust styles for various screen sizes to ensure responsiveness.

Publishing Your Project

Publish Your Site
When satisfied with your site’s design, click the “Publish” button in the upper right corner of the Designer to make your site live.

Test Live Site
Once your site is published, test it thoroughly to ensure everything appears as expected and performs well across different devices and browsers.