How can I keep a menu button highlighted after clicking it on my Webflow website?

Published on
September 22, 2023

To keep a menu button highlighted after clicking it on your Webflow website, you can use interactions. Here's a step-by-step guide on how to achieve this:

  1. Select the menu button element on your Webflow website.
  2. In the right-hand panel, click on the "Interactions" tab.
  3. Click the "+" button to add a new interaction.
  4. Choose the trigger for the interaction. In this case, select the "Click" trigger.
  5. In the interaction panel, click the "+" button under "Elements & triggers".
  6. Choose the option "Set as Current" from the dropdown menu.
  7. Select the menu button element from the dropdown list.
  8. Click the "+" button again, and this time choose the option "Affect Different Element".
  9. From the dropdown list, select the element that you want to highlight when the menu button is clicked (like the active page link in the menu).
  10. In the "Affect" dropdown list, choose the style property you want to modify (like the background color).
  11. Set the desired value for the style property. For example, you can change the background color to a different shade to indicate that it is active.
  12. Save and preview your website to see the changes.

This interaction will ensure that when the menu button is clicked, it will set itself as the current element and affect another element, allowing you to modify its style properties. By changing the background color or any other visual aspect, you can visually highlight the button to indicate that it is active.

Note: Make sure you have set up your menu button and menu link styles correctly before applying the interaction to ensure a smooth user experience.

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