What is the correct way to reverse the layout on every other item in a CMS collection list in Webflow?

Published on
September 22, 2023

To reverse the layout on every other item in a CMS collection list in Webflow, you can follow these steps:

  1. Select the collection list wrapper: Start by selecting the wrapper element that contains your CMS collection list.

  2. Add an odd or even class: In the settings panel on the right-hand side, click on the "Add class" button. Give it a name like "odd" or "even".

  3. Edit the odd or even class styles: With the odd or even class selected, switch to the 'Selector' tab in the styles panel. Then, click on the '+' icon to add a new style and choose 'Elements with this class'. Customize the styles for the odd or even items in your collection list. For example, you can change the order, positioning, or apply different background colors.

  4. Apply the odd or even class: Now, switch back to the collection list item wrapper element, select it, and also add the same odd or even class you created earlier.

  5. Test and adjust: Preview your website and navigate to the page with the CMS collection list. Verify if the layouts of the odd or even items have reversed as intended. If needed, make further adjustments to the styles until you achieve the desired result.

By following these steps, you can successfully reverse the layout on every other item in a CMS collection list in Webflow.

Additional Notes:

  • This technique relies on the 'odd' or 'even' class to differentiate the styles of the items. If you need more control over specific items, you can add unique classes to those elements and adjust their styles accordingly within the odd or even class styles.

Example CSS:

/* Odd items */.odd {  /* Add your custom styles for odd items here */}/* Even items */.even {  /* Add your custom styles for even items here */}

Example Use Case:
Let's say you have a CMS collection list displaying a list of articles. By reversing the layout on every other item, you can alternately align the images to the left and right of the text, giving your page a visually appealing pattern.

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