Can the previous and next buttons be displayed as grayed out on the first and last page of a paginated collection in Webflow?

Published on
September 22, 2023

Yes, it is possible to display the previous and next buttons as grayed out on the first and last page of a paginated collection in Webflow. By default, Webflow does not provide this feature, but it can be achieved through custom code and styling.

Here's how you can accomplish this:

  1. Add custom code: Go to your Webflow project's settings and navigate to the "Custom Code" tab. In the "Head Code" section, add the following CSS code:
.pagination .w-pagination-next[aria-disabled="true"],.pagination .w-pagination-previous[aria-disabled="true"] {  opacity: 0.5; /* Sets the opacity to 50% */  pointer-events: none; /* Disables click events */  cursor: default; /* Changes cursor to default */}
  1. Style the grayed out buttons: Now, you need to create a style for the grayed out state of the buttons. You can do this by adding the following CSS code to your project's custom code or embed it in a custom CSS file:
.pagination .w-pagination-next[aria-disabled="true"],.pagination .w-pagination-previous[aria-disabled="true"] {  background-color: #dddddd; /* Sets the background color to gray */  color: #999999; /* Sets the text color to a lighter gray */}
  1. Apply the custom code to the relevant pagination component: In your Webflow Designer, select the pagination component you want to modify. Go to the settings panel on the right-hand side and add the class pagination to the "Class" field. This will apply the custom code to only the specified pagination component.

By following these steps, the previous and next buttons in the paginated collection will be displayed as grayed out on the first and last page, indicating that they are not clickable.

In summary, here's what you need to do:

  1. Add the custom CSS code to the "Head Code" section in your Webflow project's settings.
  2. Create a style for the grayed out state of the buttons using CSS.
  3. Apply the custom code to the relevant pagination component by adding the class pagination to it.

Implementing these steps will achieve the desired display of grayed out previous and next buttons on the first and last pages of a paginated collection in Webflow.

Note: It's important to mention that implementing custom code in Webflow should be done with caution, as it could affect the functionality of your site if not properly implemented or maintained.

Additional questions:

  1. How can I customize the appearance of the previous and next buttons in a paginated collection in Webflow?
  2. Can I change the color scheme of the pagination component in Webflow?
  3. Is it possible to add a tooltip to the previous and next buttons in Webflow's paginated collections?