How can I make an overlay div block clickable while still appearing on top of all elements in Webflow?

Published on
September 22, 2023

To make an overlay div block clickable while still appearing on top of all elements in Webflow, you can follow these steps:

  1. Create an overlay div block: Start by adding a div block element to your Webflow project. Set its position to absolute so that you can position it wherever you want on the page. Give it a high z-index value, such as 9999, to ensure it appears on top of all other elements on the page.

  2. Styling the overlay: Customize the overlay div block by applying the desired background color, opacity, and any other styling options you prefer. You can use Webflow's visual designer to make these changes easily.

  3. Make the overlay clickable: By default, a div block does not have any click functionality. To make it clickable, you can either add an "OnClick" interaction or use custom code.

  • Option 1: Adding an OnClick interaction:

    • Select the overlay div block and go to the Interactions panel on the right-hand side.
    • Click on the "+" button to add a new interaction.
    • Choose the "Click" trigger from the dropdown menu.
    • Add the desired actions to the interaction, such as navigating to a different page, showing/hiding a modal, or triggering custom animations.
  • Option 2: Using custom code:

    • Select the overlay div block and go to the Custom Code panel on the right-hand side.
    • Click on the "+" button to add a new custom code snippet.
    • Choose the "Click" event from the dropdown menu.
    • Enter your custom JavaScript code to define the functionality you want when the overlay is clicked.
  1. Testing and adjusting: Once you have completed the above steps, make sure to preview and test your overlay on different devices and screen sizes to ensure it works as intended. If needed, you can make adjustments to the positioning, size, or other properties of the overlay div block to fine-tune its appearance.

By following these steps, you can create an overlay div block that is clickable while still appearing on top of all elements in Webflow.

Additional Questions:

  1. How do I create an overlay div block in Webflow?
  2. What are the options for making a div block clickable in Webflow?
  3. How can I style an overlay div block to match my website's design in Webflow?