How can I create a footer with a regular list of links that turns into an accordion on mobile using Webflow?

Published on
September 22, 2023

To create a footer with a regular list of links that turns into an accordion on mobile using Webflow, you can follow these steps:

  1. Create the structure:
  • Add a Section element to your footer.
  • Inside the Section, add a Container element to center the content.
  • Within the Container, add a Div element to contain the accordion.
  • Inside the Div, add a Heading element for the accordion title.
  • Below the Heading, add a Collection List element to generate the list items.
  • Inside the Collection List, add a Collection List Item element.
  • Within the Collection List Item, add a Link element for your link content.
  • Duplicate the Collection List Item as many times as needed for your links.
  1. Style the elements:
  • Customize the Section, Container, and Div elements to match your footer design.
  • Style the Heading element to serve as the accordion title. You can change the font color, background color, padding, and any other desired styles.
  • Adjust the styles of the Link element to match your footer design.
  1. Set up the accordion functionality:
  • Select the Div element containing the accordion.
  • In the Interactions panel, click on the "+" button to create a new interaction.
  • Set the trigger to "Click" and select the Div element.
  • Add an action by clicking the "+" button.
  • Choose the "Affect different element(s)" option.
  • Select the Collection List element.
  • Choose the "Toggle" option under "Class & Style".
  • Set the "Display" property to "None".
  • Click "Done" to save the interaction.
  1. Test the responsive behavior:
  • Preview your site in the Webflow Designer.
  • Resize the browser window to test the mobile view.
  • Click the accordion title to see the links collapse and expand.

By following these steps, you will be able to create a footer with a regular list of links that transforms into an accordion on mobile using Webflow. Remember to customize the styles to match your specific design preferences.

Additional Questions

  1. How can I style the accordion to match my website's design?
  2. Can I add icons to each accordion title in Webflow?
  3. What other interactions can I create in Webflow to enhance my website's functionality?