How can I paginate my CMS Collection in Webflow, even though my template doesn't show a CMS wrapper?

Published on
September 22, 2023

If your template doesn't include a CMS wrapper, you can still paginate your CMS Collection in Webflow by following these steps:

  1. Add a Collection List wrapper: In your Webflow Designer, select the element that surrounds your dynamic content (such as a div or a section). Right-click on it, then choose "Add Element" > "Collection List". This will create a Collection List wrapper that will contain your paginated CMS items.

  2. Select your CMS Collection: With the Collection List wrapper selected, go to the settings panel on the right-hand side. Under "Collection", choose your CMS Collection from the dropdown menu.

  3. Set the layout and styling: Design the layout and styling for your CMS items within the Collection List. You can use the Collection List wrapper to define the overall layout, and customize the design of individual CMS items using child elements within the Collection List.

  4. Add pagination: With the Collection List wrapper still selected, go to the settings panel. Under "Settings", check the "Enable Pagination" box. This will allow you to configure how many items to show per page and the style of the pagination controls.

  5. Customize the pagination styling: To match the pagination style with your website design, you can select the pagination element within the Collection List wrapper and customize its appearance using the Style panel.

  6. Preview and publish: Once you have set up the pagination, preview your website to see how the CMS items are paginated. Make any necessary adjustments to the design and layout. Finally, publish your site for the changes to take effect.

By following these steps, you can add pagination to your CMS Collection in Webflow, even if your template doesn't initially show a CMS wrapper.

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