How can I create a CMS masonry collection list in Webflow?

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September 22, 2023

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To create a CMS masonry collection list in Webflow, you can follow these steps:

Set up the CMS collection:

Go to the CMS Collections tab in the Webflow Designer.
Create a new collection or select an existing one.
Add the necessary fields for your collection items, such as image, title, description, etc.

Design the Collection List:

Drag and drop a Collection List element onto your page.
Connect it to the CMS collection you created in step 1 by selecting the appropriate collection in the settings panel.
Customize the layout of your collection list by adjusting the number of columns and the spacing between items.

Design the Collection Item:

Inside the Collection List element, add a Collection Item wrapper by dragging and dropping it from the add panel.
Design the layout for each collection item using the desired elements, such as an image element, heading element, and text element.
Connect the elements to the CMS fields by using the Bindings panel, selecting the appropriate field for each element.

Enable Masonry Layout:

Select the Collection List element on the canvas.
In the settings panel, enable the Masonry layout option.
Adjust the settings for the masonry layout, such as the maximum number of columns, minimum and maximum column widths, and the spacing between items.

Style and Publish:

Style the collection list and items to match the design of your website.
Preview and test the masonry collection list in the Designer to ensure it looks and functions properly.
Publish your site to make the masonry collection list live on the web.

By following these steps, you will be able to create a CMS masonry collection list in Webflow and display your CMS content in a visually appealing and dynamic way.

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