How can I create a dynamic list page in Webflow that includes categories, headlines, and alphabetical items from a CMS collection?

To create a dynamic list page in Webflow that includes categories, headlines, and alphabetical items from a CMS collection, follow these steps:

1. Define your CMS Collection:

• In the Webflow Designer, navigate to the CMS tab and create a new collection.
• Add fields to the collection that correspond to the categories, headlines, and items you want to display on the dynamic list page.

1. Design the Collection Template page:

• Create a new Collection Template page by clicking on the Pages tab and selecting "Create New Template".
• Design the layout of the template page by adding elements like headings, text blocks, and image placeholders.
• Bind the dynamic content to the elements on the template page by selecting the appropriate CMS fields from the "Add Field" dropdown when editing each element.

1. Create a Dynamic List Wrapper:

• Add a div block to the Collection Template page that will serve as the container for the dynamic list.
• Set the layout and positioning of the div block as desired.

1. Configure the Dynamic List:

• Select the div block that will contain the dynamic list.
• In the right sidebar, click on the "+" button next to "CMS" to add a new dynamic list.
• Choose the CMS Collection you created in step 1 from the dropdown menu.
• Set the dynamic list to display all items from the collection.

1. Add Category Filter:

• Drag and drop a dropdown or radio button element onto the Collection Template page.
• Bind the element to the "Category" field of the CMS Collection.
• In the dynamic list settings, enable filtering by category.
• Use the filter options to connect the category filter element to the dynamic list, so that selecting a category filters the list accordingly.

1. Add Alphabetical Navigation:

• To create a list of alphabet letters, you can create a new CMS Collection or use a plain HTML list.
• Link each letter to a dynamic list that filters by the corresponding letter using the CMS collection's "text starts with" filter option.

1. Style the Dynamic List:

• Use the Webflow Designer to style the elements within the dynamic list as desired.
• You can apply different styles to each category, headline, or item using conditional visibility and class names.

1. Preview and Publish:

• Preview the Collection Template page to ensure that the dynamic list is functioning correctly and displaying the expected content.
• Publish your site to make the dynamic list page live on the web.

By following these steps, you can create a dynamic list page in Webflow that includes categories, headlines, and alphabetical items from a CMS collection.

Additional Questions:

1. How do I create a dynamic list in Webflow?
2. Can I filter a dynamic list in Webflow based on categories?
3. How can I add alphabetical navigation to a dynamic list in Webflow?