How do I add an icon next to my page links in the nav bar using Webflow?

Published on
September 22, 2023

To add an icon next to your page links in the nav bar using Webflow, follow these steps:

  1. Login to your Webflow account and open the project you want to work on.

  2. Go to the Designer tab and navigate to the page where you want to add the icon to the nav bar.

  3. Locate the Nav bar element on your page. This is usually a div with a class of "Navbar" or "Nav".

  4. Double-click on the Nav bar element to enter its contents and edit mode.

  5. Within the Nav bar element, locate the Link Block or Link element that represents your page link. This is usually a div with a class of "Nav-Link" or similar.

  6. Select the Link Block or Link element and go to the Settings panel on the right-hand side of the screen.

  7. In the Settings panel, locate the "Text" section. Here, you can add both text and an icon to your link.

  8. To add an icon, click on the icon button next to the "Text" field. A dialog will appear with various icon options to choose from.

  9. Choose the desired icon from the available options, or search for a specific icon using the search bar at the top of the dialog.

  10. Once you've selected the icon, you can customize its size, color, and position using the options in the Settings panel.

  11. Repeat the process for each page link in your nav bar until you have added icons to all the desired links.

  12. Once you're satisfied with the changes, click the "Publish" button in the top-right corner of the Webflow Designer to make your changes live on the web.

Adding icons next to your page links in the nav bar can enhance the visual appeal of your website and improve navigation for your users. Icons can provide a quick visual cue, making it easier for visitors to locate and recognize specific pages or sections of your site.

By following these steps, you can easily add icons to your page links in the nav bar using Webflow, enhancing the overall design and user experience of your website.

Summary:
To add an icon next to your page links in the nav bar using Webflow, follow these steps:

  1. Open your Webflow project and navigate to the page where you want to add the icons.
  2. Locate the Nav bar element on your page.
  3. Enter the Nav bar element's contents and edit mode.
  4. Find the Link Block or Link element that represents the page link you want to add the icon to.
  5. Access the Settings panel for the Link Block or Link element.
  6. In the "Text" section of the Settings panel, click on the icon button to select an icon.
  7. Choose the desired icon from the available options or search for a specific icon.
  8. Customize the size, color, and position of the icon using the options in the Settings panel.
  9. Repeat the process for each page link in the nav bar.
  10. Publish your changes to make them live on the web.

Additional Questions:

  1. How do I customize the size and color of the icons in the nav bar using Webflow?
  2. Can I use custom icons or upload my own icons in Webflow's nav bar?
  3. Are there any best practices for using icons in the nav bar to improve website usability?