Is there a way to generate a table of contents in Webflow using Finsweet for a page with multiple CMS items that each have a Rich Text field?

Published on
September 22, 2023

Yes, you can generate a table of contents in Webflow using Finsweet for a page with multiple CMS items that each have a Rich Text field. Here's how you can accomplish this:

  1. Install the Finsweet Lottie TOC script: Start by visiting the Finsweet website and following their instructions to install the Lottie TOC script. This script is used to generate the table of contents and animate it.

  2. Create a CMS collection and fields: In Webflow, create a CMS collection for your items and make sure each item has a Rich Text field that contains the content you want to include in the table of contents.

  3. Add a dynamic embed to the page: Insert a dynamic embed element where you want the table of contents to appear on your page. Set the embed code to include the Finsweet Lottie TOC script and configure it according to your desired options.

  4. Style the table of contents: Use CSS or Webflow's built-in styling options to customize the appearance of the table of contents to match your website's design.

  5. Set up interactions: Set up interactions in Webflow to trigger the animation of the table of contents. You can configure these interactions to fire when the page loads or when the user interacts with specific elements on the page.

  6. Generate the table of contents: Use Webflow's dynamic binding feature to populate the table of contents with the relevant content from your CMS collection. You can use custom code or Finsweet's Webflow automation tools to achieve this.

  7. Test and optimize: Test the table of contents on different devices and browsers to ensure it is working correctly. Optimize the table of contents for search engines by using heading tags (H2, H3, etc.) for each item and adding relevant anchor links.

Generating a table of contents in Webflow using Finsweet for a page with multiple CMS items and Rich Text fields can help improve the user experience and make it easier for visitors to navigate your content.

Additional question:

  1. How can I install the Finsweet Lottie TOC script in Webflow?
  2. Can I customize the appearance of the table of contents generated by Finsweet script?
  3. Is it possible to include a table of contents in Webflow for a static page without using CMS items?