How can I add height: calc(100% - 40px); to an element in Webflow?
Published on
September 22, 2023
To add the CSS property height: calc(100% - 40px);
to an element in Webflow, you have a couple of options depending on your desired outcome and the specific element you want to style. Here are the steps to achieve this:
- Using the Style Panel:
- Select the element you want to apply the style to in the Webflow Designer.
- Open the Style Panel by clicking on the paintbrush icon on the right-hand side of the Designer.
- Locate the "Height" property in the Style Panel and click on it to expand the options.
- Click on the "+" button next to the "Height" property to add a new style rule.
- In the "Value" field, enter
calc(100% - 40px)
to specify the desired height. - Press Enter to apply the style to the element.
- Using Custom Code:
- Select the element you want to add the custom CSS to in the Webflow Designer.
- Open the Settings Panel by clicking on the gear icon on the right-hand side of the Designer.
- In the "Custom Code" tab, scroll down to the "Head Code" section.
- Click inside the text area and add the following code snippet:
```html ```
Replace.your-element-class
with the appropriate class or ID selector for your element. - Click outside the text area to close the Settings Panel.
- Publish or update your site to see the changes take effect.
These methods will allow you to add the height: calc(100% - 40px);
CSS rule to an element in Webflow, helping you achieve the desired height for your element while subtracting 40 pixels from the overall height.
Additional Questions:
- How do I add custom CSS styles to an element in Webflow?
- Can I use mathematical calculations like
calc()
in Webflow to set element dimensions? - What are the different ways to style elements in Webflow?