How can I add a reference field to a page in Webflow?

Published on
September 22, 2023

To add a reference field to a page in Webflow, you can follow these steps:

  1. Open the Webflow Editor for the desired page.
  2. Select the element or section where you want to add the reference field.
  3. In the right-hand panel, click on the "+ Add Field" button.
  4. Choose the "Reference" option from the available options.
  5. A reference field will now appear in your element or section.
  6. Click on the reference field to open its settings.
  7. In the settings, you can choose the Collection that you want to reference from.
  8. You can also add any additional settings or customizations for the reference field, such as limit the options, filter the options, or sort them in a specific order.
  9. Save and publish your changes.

By adding a reference field to a page in Webflow, you can create relationships between different collections or elements in your project. This allows you to display related content, such as links to related blog posts or associated products on a product detail page.

Note:

  • To use a reference field, you need to have multiple collections set up in your project.
  • You should have already created the collections and added the necessary fields before adding a reference field.

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