How can I create a list in Webflow if there is no option under Styles?

Published on
September 22, 2023

If you want to create a list in Webflow, but you can't find an option under the Styles panel, don't worry! There are still a few ways you can achieve this. Here's how:

  1. Use the HTML widget:
  • Drag an HTML widget from the Add panel onto your page.
  • Double-click the widget to open the HTML editor.
  • In the editor, input your list items using HTML tags like <ul> for an unordered list or <ol> for an ordered list, and <li> for each list item.
  • Customize your list using CSS properties such as list-style-type, margin, and padding.
  • Save and close the HTML editor, and you'll see your list on the page.
  1. Style existing text elements:
  • Instead of using a dedicated list element, you can use other text elements like paragraphs or headings to create a visually styled list.
  • Select the text element that you want to transform into a list item.
  • Go to the Typography section of the Styles panel.
  • Adjust the CSS properties such as display to "list-item", list-style-type to "disc", "circle", or "square", margin, and padding to achieve the desired list style.
  • Repeat these steps for each list item.
  1. Use a custom code solution:
  • If you're comfortable with coding, you can write custom CSS or JavaScript to create and style your list.
  • Add a Code Block element to your page from the Add panel.
  • Input your custom CSS or JavaScript code inside the Code Block.
  • Use HTML tags like <ul>, <ol>, and <li> to create your list in the code.
  • Style the list using CSS properties or manipulate it using JavaScript.
  • Preview your page to see the list in action.

Remember, while these alternatives can help you create a list in Webflow without a dedicated option under the Styles panel, it's a good practice to use semantic HTML elements whenever possible for better accessibility and SEO benefits.

Additional Questions:

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