How can I delete an unused plain text CMS field in Webflow when I am unable to find where it is referenced?

Published on
September 22, 2023

To delete an unused plain text CMS field in Webflow when you are unable to find where it is referenced, follow these steps:

  1. Go to the Webflow Designer and open the Project Settings.
  2. Select the CMS tab.
  3. In the CMS Collections section, locate the collection that contains the unused field.
  4. Click on the collection name to open its settings.
  5. In the collection settings, navigate to the Fields tab.
  6. Browse through the list of fields to find the one you want to delete.
  7. If you can't find the field in the list, it means it is not being used in any of the collection templates or dynamic lists.
  8. In the CMS Fields section, find the field you want to delete and click on the three-dot menu icon next to it.
  9. From the options that appear, select Delete Field.
  10. Confirm the deletion by clicking on the Delete button in the confirmation dialog box.

By following these steps, you can delete an unused plain text CMS field in Webflow even if you are unable to locate where it is referenced.

Additional Questions:

  1. How do I delete a collection in Webflow?
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  3. What are the limitations of the CMS feature in Webflow?