Can the text color be changed in a symbol in Webflow?

Published on
September 22, 2023

Yes, the text color can be changed in a symbol in Webflow. Symbols in Webflow are reusable elements that can be placed across different pages and have their styles updated in one central place. To change the text color in a symbol, follow these steps:

  1. Select the symbol you want to edit. You can do this by either selecting the symbol directly on your canvas or by selecting it from the "Symbols" panel on the left-hand side of the Webflow Designer.

  2. Once the symbol is selected, you'll see its properties in the right-hand sidebar. Look for the "Typography" section within the "Styles" tab.

  3. Within the "Typography" section, you can change the text color by clicking on the color swatch next to "Color". This will open the color picker, where you can choose from a predefined color or enter a custom color using the hexadecimal value.

  4. After selecting the desired color, the text in the symbol will update accordingly.

  5. Any instances of this symbol across your website will also reflect the updated text color.

Note: Keep in mind that changing the text color in a symbol will affect all instances of that symbol. If you want to have different text colors for different instances, you'll need to detach the symbol and modify each instance individually.

Example markdown:

  1. Select the symbol you want to edit.
  2. Navigate to the "Styles" tab in the right-hand sidebar.
  3. Locate the "Typography" section.
  4. Click on the color swatch next to "Color".
  5. Choose a predefined color or enter a custom color using the hexadecimal value.
  6. The text color in the symbol will update accordingly, and any instances of the symbol will reflect the change.

Additional Questions:

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  3. How do I detach a symbol in Webflow?