How can the color of the placeholder text in the form input field be changed in Webflow?

Published on
September 22, 2023

To change the color of the placeholder text in a form input field in Webflow, you can follow these steps:

  1. Select the form input field: Go to the Webflow Designer and locate the form input field that you want to modify.

  2. Open the element settings: With the input field selected, go to the right-hand panel and click on the "Element Settings" tab.

  3. Navigate to the "Placeholder" section: Scroll down in the element settings panel until you find the "Placeholder" section.

  4. Change the color: Within the "Placeholder" section, you will see an option to modify the color of the placeholder text. You can either click on the color swatch to open the color picker or manually enter the hexadecimal or RGB value for the desired color.

  5. Publish or update the site: After making the necessary color changes, click the "Publish" or "Update" button to apply the changes to your live site.

It's important to note that changing the color of the placeholder text should be done with consideration for accessibility and readability. Make sure the chosen color provides sufficient contrast with the background color to ensure legibility for all users.

Now, you know how to change the color of the placeholder text in a form input field in Webflow.