How can I insert a small image into a run of text in Webflow that is roughly the height of the characters themselves?

Published on
September 22, 2023

To insert a small image into a run of text in Webflow that is roughly the height of the characters themselves, you can follow these steps:

  1. Prepare your image: Resize your image to the desired height that matches the height of the characters in your text. You can use an image editing tool or an online image resizer to achieve this.

  2. Add an image element: In the Webflow Designer, navigate to the specific area of your text where you want to insert the small image. Add an image element by dragging and dropping it onto the desired location within a text element or a div block that contains your text.

  3. Set the image height: With the image element selected, go to the Style panel on the right-hand side of the Designer interface. Set the height of the image to match the desired height of the characters in your text. You can enter the height value directly or use the drag handles to adjust the size visually.

  4. Position the image: By default, the image will be aligned with the baseline of the text, which may not be what you want. To align the image vertically, you can use the vertical-align CSS property. To do this:

  • Add a custom class to your image element by clicking on the Selector field in the Style panel and entering a class name (e.g., "small-image").
  • Under the All elements section of the Style panel, click on the "New style" button and choose ".small-image" as the selector.
  • In the Typography section of the Style panel, set the vertical-align property to the desired value. You can try values like middle, top, or bottom to align the image accordingly.
  1. Fine-tune the positioning: If the position or spacing of the image needs further adjustment within the text, you can use additional CSS properties. For example, you can use the position, top, left, or margin properties to control the exact placement of the image within the text.

Remember to save your changes and preview the live site to see how the small image looks in the context of the text. By following these steps, you should be able to insert a small image into a run of text in Webflow that matches the height of the characters themselves.

Example CSS:

.small-image {  vertical-align: middle;  position: relative;  top: -2px; /* Adjust as needed */  left: 5px; /* Adjust as needed */}

Additional CSS properties for fine-tuning:

  • position: Specifies the positioning method for the image.
  • top: Defines the distance between the top edge of a positioned element and its closest positioned ancestor.
  • left: Defines the distance between the left edge of a positioned element and its closest positioned ancestor.
  • margin: Sets the margin area on all four sides of the image.

By using these additional CSS properties, you can achieve precise positioning and spacing of the small image within the text in Webflow.

Additional Questions:

  1. How can I align a small image vertically in Webflow?
  2. What are the recommended dimensions for a small image in Webflow?
  3. How do I adjust the spacing between the small image and the surrounding text in Webflow?