How can I create a drop-down field in Webflow with placeholder text that is not selectable?

Published on
September 22, 2023

To create a drop-down field in Webflow with placeholder text that is not selectable, follow these steps:

  1. Create a form element: Start by adding a Form Block to your Webflow project. You can find the Form Block under the "Components" tab in the Webflow Designer.

  2. Add a Select Element: Within the Form Block, add a Select Element by dragging and dropping it into the Form Block. This will create the drop-down field.

  3. Set the placeholder text: Select the Select Element and go to the Settings Panel on the right-hand side of the Designer. Under the "Select Options" section, click on "Add Option" to create a new option. In the input field, enter the placeholder text you want to display. Make sure this is the first option in the list.

  4. Disable the placeholder option: By default, the placeholder option is selectable. To make it unselectable, you need to add some custom code. Select the Select Element again, and in the Settings Panel, go to the "Custom Attributes" section. Click on "Add Attribute" and enter disabled as the attribute name and disabled as the value. This will prevent users from selecting the placeholder option.

  5. Style the drop-down field: You can customize the appearance of the drop-down field by using the styling options available in the Designer. You can change the font, size, color, and other visual aspects to match your website's design.

  6. Publish your changes: After you have configured the drop-down field and styled it to your satisfaction, click on the "Publish" button at the top right of the Webflow Designer to make your changes live on the web.

By following these steps, you can create a drop-down field in Webflow with placeholder text that is not selectable. This can be useful when you want to provide users with a visual hint of what the drop-down is for, without allowing them to select the placeholder option.

Additional Questions:

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  3. How do I disable a placeholder option in a drop-down field in Webflow?