Can symbols in Webflow be unlinked or duplicated between projects for copying?

Published on
September 22, 2023

Yes, symbols in Webflow can be unlinked or duplicated between projects, making it easy to copy them from one project to another. This can be particularly useful if you have built a symbol that you want to use across multiple projects or if you want to share a symbol with another Webflow user.

To unlink a symbol, follow these steps:

  1. Open the project where the symbol is being used.
  2. Select the symbol from the Navigator panel or from the canvas.
  3. In the top right corner of the Style panel, click on the Options icon (three dots).
  4. From the dropdown menu, click on "Unlink from symbol".

To duplicate a symbol between projects, you can use the following method:

  1. Open the project where the symbol is located.
  2. Select the symbol from the Navigator panel or from the canvas.
  3. In the top right corner of the Style panel, click on the Options icon (three dots).
  4. From the dropdown menu, click on "Copy symbol".
  5. Open the project where you want to duplicate the symbol.
  6. In the Navigator panel, right-click on the desired container (such as a div block) where you want to place the symbol.
  7. From the context menu, click on "Paste symbol".

By following these steps, you can easily manage symbols in Webflow and transfer them between projects as needed.

Additional Questions:

  1. How do I create a symbol in Webflow?
  2. Can I edit the contents of a symbol in Webflow without affecting other instances?
  3. Are symbols in Webflow responsive?