How can I create a filter element in Webflow that allows users to show/hide content based on a button click?

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September 22, 2023

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To create a filter element in Webflow that allows users to show/hide content based on a button click, follow these steps:

Design your filter element: Start by designing the visual elements of your filter using Webflow's Designer. This may include buttons, checkboxes, or any other UI components you wish to use for filtering.
Organize your content: Group the content you want to filter into separate elements or sections on your page using Webflow's layout tools. Each group should represent a category or criteria that users can filter by.
Create interactions: Add interactions to your filter element to control the visibility of the content based on user clicks. Here's how:

Select the button or element that triggers the filter action.
In the Interactions panel, click on the "+" button to add a new interaction.
Choose the "Mouse Click/Tap" trigger and select the element you want to trigger the interaction.
In the "Elements" tab, select the content elements you want to show or hide based on the filter.
Choose the appropriate action, such as "Show" or "Hide," and set the desired animation or transition.
Repeat these steps for each filter button or element.

Add filter functionality: To enable filtering, you'll need to add filter classes to your content elements. Here's how:

Select the content element(s) you want to assign a filter class to.
In the "Settings" panel, scroll down to the "Class" field.
Add a new class name that represents the category or criteria being filtered.
Repeat these steps for each content element and assign appropriate filter classes.

Test and refine: Preview your site to test the filter functionality. Clicking on the filter buttons should now show or hide the relevant content based on the selected filter.

By following these steps, you can create a filter element in Webflow that allows users to show/hide content based on a button click. Remember to refine and customize your design to suit your specific needs and branding.

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