Is there a way to duplicate an element in Webflow, including all of its content and classes, without affecting the parent section?

Published on
September 22, 2023

Yes, in Webflow, you can easily duplicate an element, including all of its content and classes, without affecting the parent section. Here's how you can do it:

  1. Select the element: Open your Webflow project in the Designer and navigate to the page where the element you wish to duplicate is located. Click on the element to select it.

  2. Duplicate the element: Once the element is selected, you can duplicate it by clicking on the "Duplicate" icon in the top toolbar. Alternatively, you can use the keyboard shortcut Cmd/Ctrl + D to duplicate the element.

  3. Adjust the duplicated element: After duplicating the element, you will see the duplicate placed right below the original element. You can now make any necessary adjustments to the duplicated element, such as changing its content or modifying its styles.

  4. Edit the classes: By default, the duplicated element will retain the same classes as the original element. If you want to change the classes of the duplicated element, simply click on it to select it, go to the "Settings" panel on the right side of the Designer, and edit the classes accordingly.

  5. Modify the duplicated element independently: The duplicated element is now separate from the original element and can be modified independently. Changes made to the duplicated element will not affect the original element or its parent section.

Duplicating elements in this way can be helpful when you want to reuse a specific element with the same styles and content, without affecting the rest of the layout or structure. It saves time and allows for efficient web design workflows.

Remember: Duplicating an element does not copy its interactions or animations. If you have applied any interactions or animations to the original element, you will need to reapply them to the duplicated element if desired.

Example:1. Select the element2. Duplicate the element3. Adjust the duplicated element4. Edit the classes5. Modify the duplicated element independently

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