How can I make a dropdown in the site navigation stay highlighted when browsing the corresponding section of the site in Webflow?

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September 22, 2023

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To make a dropdown in the site navigation stay highlighted when browsing the corresponding section of the site in Webflow, you can follow these steps:

Create the site navigation: Start by creating your site navigation menu using the built-in Nav element in Webflow. Add the necessary elements, such as links, dropdown menus, or nested dropdowns, according to your design requirements.
Set the dropdown link as current: Select the dropdown link that you want to stay highlighted when browsing the corresponding section of the site. In the Style panel, navigate to the Link settings and click on the Current state tab.
Style the current state: Once you're in the Current state tab, you can apply different styling to the dropdown link when it is in the current state. This can include changing the font color, background color, or adding a different indicator, such as an arrow, to visually indicate that it is the active section. Customize the styling to match your design preferences.
Apply the current state to the corresponding section: To ensure that the dropdown link stays highlighted when browsing the corresponding section, you need to apply the current state to that section as well. Select the section, and in the Style panel, navigate to the Element settings, where you will see the Current state tab. Click on it and adjust the styling to match the dropdown link's styling in the current state. This will ensure consistency between the dropdown link and the corresponding section.
Test the functionality: Preview your site or publish it to see the changes in action. When you navigate to the section that corresponds to the dropdown link, you should see that the dropdown link remains highlighted, indicating the active section of your site.

By following these steps, you can create a dropdown in the site navigation that stays highlighted when browsing the corresponding section of the site in Webflow. This enhances the user experience and improves navigation clarity.

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