How can I create a responsive accordion in Webflow without using custom code?

Published on
September 22, 2023

To create a responsive accordion in Webflow without using custom code, follow these steps:

  1. Create a new section: Start by adding a section to your Webflow project where you want the accordion to be placed.

  2. Add a div block: Inside the section, add a new "div block" element. This will serve as the container for your accordion.

  3. Add multiple div blocks: Within the main div block, add multiple div blocks (as many as the number of accordion items you want to have). These div blocks will act as the individual accordion items.

  4. Style the accordion items: Style each accordion item div block as desired. You can customize its background, text color, padding, etc. to match your design.

  5. Add interaction: Select the first accordion item div block and navigate to the "Interactions" panel in the right sidebar of the Webflow Designer. Create a new interaction and set it to start on "page load".

  6. Set initial state: In the initial state of the interaction, set the height of the first accordion item to 0 and make it overflow hidden.

  7. Add trigger: Add a trigger to the interaction by selecting an element inside the accordion item (e.g., a heading). Choose an appropriate trigger event like "click" or "tap".

  8. Add animation: Configure the animation for the trigger event. In the case of an accordion, you will animate the height of the accordion item div block to expand or collapse. You can set the height to a specific value or use the "height: auto" option for dynamic height.

  9. Apply interaction to all accordion items: Apply the interaction to all accordion item div blocks by selecting them and choosing the same interaction you created earlier.

  10. Test: Preview your design to see if the accordion works correctly. Each accordion item should expand or collapse when clicked.

By following these steps, you can easily create a responsive accordion in Webflow without the need for custom code.

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