Is there a way to delete an unpublished element in Webflow?

Published on
September 22, 2023

Yes, there is a way to delete an unpublished element in Webflow. Here is a step-by-step guide on how to do it:

  1. Open your Webflow project and navigate to the page where the element you want to delete is located.

  2. Make sure you are in the Designer view by clicking on the "Designer" tab at the top of the page.

  3. Locate the element you want to delete on the canvas. Click on it to select it. You will know it's selected when you see dotted borders around the element.

  4. With the element selected, press the "Delete" key on your keyboard. Alternatively, you can right-click on the element and select "Delete" from the contextual menu.

  5. A confirmation dialog box will appear, asking you to confirm the deletion. Click on the "Delete" button to confirm and permanently remove the element from your project.

It's important to note that deleting an unpublished element will not affect any published versions of your website. Once you publish your website, the deleted element will no longer be visible or affect the live site.

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To delete an unpublished element in Webflow, follow these steps in the Designer view: select the element, press "Delete" on your keyboard or right-click and choose "Delete" from the menu, confirm the deletion. Deleting an unpublished element does not affect any published versions of the website.

Additional questions:

  1. How do I delete multiple elements at once in Webflow?
  2. Can I recover a deleted element in Webflow?
  3. What happens to interactions and styles when I delete an element in Webflow?