Is it possible to add a new field in Webflow when a specific dropdown item is selected?

Published on
September 22, 2023

Yes, it is possible to add a new field in Webflow when a specific dropdown item is selected. You can achieve this through the use of conditional visibility settings and custom code.

Here is a step-by-step guide on how to add a new field in Webflow when a specific dropdown item is selected:

  1. Open your Webflow project and go to the page where you want to add the dropdown field.

  2. Drag and drop a dropdown element from the sidebar onto your page.

  3. Click on the dropdown element to select it and open the element settings panel on the right.

  4. In the dropdown settings, add the options you want for the dropdown items. Make sure to include the specific option that should trigger the display of the new field.

  5. Select the new field element you would like to show when the specific dropdown item is selected.

  6. In the element settings panel, set the initial visibility of the new field to be hidden.

  7. Click on the dropdown element again to select it, and go to the "Settings" tab in the element settings panel.

  8. Scroll down to the "Conditional visibility" section and enable the feature by toggling the switch.

  9. Add a new condition by clicking on the "+ Add Condition" button.

  10. Set the condition to be based on the dropdown element, and select the specific item that should trigger the display of the new field.

  11. Select the new field element from the dropdown when prompted.

  12. Save your changes and preview your site to see the new field appearing when the specific dropdown item is selected.

If you need to further customize the behavior or appearance of the new field, you can use custom code to achieve this. Webflow provides the ability to add custom code to your project, allowing you to have full control over the functionality and design.

In summary, by using conditional visibility settings and custom code, you can add a new field in Webflow that will appear when a specific dropdown item is selected.

Additional Questions:

  1. How do I add a dropdown element in Webflow?
  2. Can I customize the appearance of the dropdown field in Webflow?
  3. Is it possible to add multiple conditions for conditional visibility in Webflow?