How can I change the color of the text typed into the form placeholder from dark gray to white using Webflow?

Published on
September 22, 2023

To change the color of the text typed into the form placeholder from dark gray to white using Webflow, follow these steps:

  1. Select the form field that you want to change the placeholder color for.

  2. In the Webflow Designer, navigate to the Styles panel on the right-hand side.

  3. Click on the caret icon (>) next to the "Normal" state to reveal more styling options.

  4. Scroll down to the "Placeholder" section and click on the color picker.

  5. In the color picker, select the desired color for the placeholder text. In this case, choose white.

  6. Alternatively, if you know the hexadecimal color code for the white color (#FFFFFF), you can enter it directly in the color picker.

    • Remember, you can also use other color formats like HSL or RGB.
  7. Once you've selected or entered the desired color, you'll see the placeholder text update in real-time in the Webflow Designer.

  8. Repeat these steps for any other form fields for which you want to change the placeholder text color.

  9. Finally, publish your website for the changes to take effect.

That's it! The color of the text typed into the form placeholders will now be changed from dark gray to white.

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