Has anyone successfully used antialiased font smoothing CSS in Webflow?

Published on
September 22, 2023

Antialiased font smoothing using CSS can make your website's typography look smoother and more visually appealing. Fortunately, Webflow has built-in support for this CSS property. Here's a guide on how to use antialiased font smoothing in Webflow:

  1. Select the target element: Identify the element or elements where you want to apply antialiased font smoothing. This can be a heading, paragraph, or any other text element on your website.

  2. Access the element's styles: In the Webflow Designer, click on the target element to access its style settings. You can do this by either selecting the element directly on the canvas or by using the Navigator panel to locate the element in the hierarchy.

  3. Open the typography settings: Once you have selected the element, look for the typography settings panel. This panel allows you to control various typographic properties such as font family, size, weight, and more.

  4. Enable antialiasing: Within the typography settings panel, you should find an option to enable antialiasing. In Webflow, this option is labeled "Antialiasing," and it can usually be found under the "Advanced" section of the typography settings.

  5. Turn on antialiased font smoothing: Toggle the antialiasing option to the "On" or "Enabled" position. This will activate antialiased font smoothing for the selected element.

  6. Preview and fine-tune: After enabling antialiasing, you can preview the changes in real-time within the Webflow Designer. If needed, you can also fine-tune the other typographic properties to achieve the desired look and feel.

  7. Apply the changes: Once you are satisfied with the antialiased font smoothing settings, publish or update your website to apply the changes and make them live for your visitors to see.

By following these steps, you can successfully use antialiased font smoothing CSS in Webflow. Keep in mind that the exact steps may vary slightly depending on the specific version of Webflow you are using, but the general principle remains the same.

Additional questions:

  1. How do I enable antialiasing in Webflow?
  2. Can I control the level of antialiasing in Webflow?
  3. What are the benefits of using antialiased font smoothing in Webflow?