Can I change the background color of a dropdown toggle in Webflow using custom code and target its class based on the open status?

Published on
September 22, 2023

Yes, it is possible to change the background color of a dropdown toggle in Webflow using custom code and targeting its class based on the open status. Here's how you can achieve this:

1. Add a dropdown element to your Webflow project

  • Drag and drop a Dropdown element onto your canvas in Webflow.

2. Customize the dropdown toggle

  • Open the Dropdown element settings panel.
  • Customize the appearance of the dropdown toggle, including its background color, font, and size.

3. Give the dropdown toggle a custom class

  • Select the dropdown toggle element on the canvas.
  • In the element settings panel, add a custom class name to the "Class" field. For example, you can add the class name "custom-toggle".

4. Add custom CSS code

  • Go to the Custom Code section in your Webflow project settings.

  • Click on the "Add Custom Code" button to add new code.

  • In the "Head Code" or "Footer Code" section, whichever you prefer, you can add the following CSS code:

    ```css

    ```

  • This code targets the ".custom-toggle" class and changes its background color when the dropdown list is open. Make sure to replace "#ff0000" with your desired background color in hexadecimal or RGB format.

5. Publish your site

  • Save the changes to your Webflow project and publish your site for the changes to take effect.

By following these steps, you can change the background color of a dropdown toggle in Webflow using custom code and target its class based on the open status.

Additional questions:

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