Is there a way to automate the Next and Previous buttons on Webflow to navigate to the next and previous pages without manual input?

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September 22, 2023

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Yes, there is a way to automate the Next and Previous buttons on Webflow to navigate to the next and previous pages without manual input. You can achieve this by using dynamic lists and pagination.

Create a dynamic collection: First, you need to create a dynamic collection in your Webflow project. This collection should contain the pages that you want to navigate through using the Next and Previous buttons.
Add dynamic list: On the page where you want to display the Next and Previous buttons, add a dynamic list. This list will pull in the items from your dynamic collection.
Set up Pagination: Within the dynamic list settings, you will find the Pagination option. Enable it and choose the number of items per page.
Design the buttons: Design the Next and Previous buttons using Webflow's visual designer. You can style them as desired, and add text or icons to indicate their purpose.
Add interactions: With the Next and Previous buttons selected, you can add interactions to make them functional. On the first button, create an interaction that triggers on the button's click. Within the interaction, choose the Action to go to the next page of the dynamic list.
Repeat for Previous button: Similarly, create an interaction for the Previous button to go to the previous page of the dynamic list.
Test and refine: Preview your project and test the functionality of the Next and Previous buttons. Make sure they navigate to the desired pages.

By following these steps, you can automate the Next and Previous buttons on Webflow to navigate through pages without manual input. This approach is particularly useful when you have a large number of pages that you want to organize and navigate through easily.

Additional Resources:

Webflow University - Using Dynamic Lists and Pagination

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