Does anyone have a script to remove the native HTML dropdown arrow in the size field of the Webflow add to cart element?

Published on
September 22, 2023

To remove the native HTML dropdown arrow in the size field of the Webflow add to cart element, you can use custom code by following these steps:

  1. Open your Webflow project and navigate to the page where the add to cart element is located.
  2. Select the size field element for which you want to remove the dropdown arrow.
  3. In the Element Settings panel on the right side, click on the "Custom Code" tab.
  4. In the "Before " section, add the following code:
<style>    /* Disable the native arrow */    select::-ms-expand {        display: none;    }    select {        -webkit-appearance: none;        -moz-appearance: none;        appearance: none;        background: transparent;        padding-right: 24px; /* Add padding to prevent text overlap */        background-image:            linear-gradient(45deg, transparent 50%, gray 50%),            linear-gradient(135deg, gray 50%, transparent 50%);        background-position:            calc(100% - 20px) calc(1em + 2px),            calc(100% - 15px) calc(1em + 2px);        background-size:            5px 5px,            5px 5px;        background-repeat: no-repeat;    }</style>
  1. Save your changes and publish the site.

This code will remove the native HTML dropdown arrow and replace it with a custom arrow using CSS. The select::-ms-expand selector targets the arrow specifically for Microsoft browsers, while the select selector targets other modern browsers. The appearance property is responsible for hiding the default browser styles, and the background properties handle the custom arrow styling.

Remember to adjust the styling values, such as the color and size of the arrow, according to your design preferences. Additionally, please note that modifying the add to cart element or any other native Webflow functionality with custom code may have unintended consequences, so be cautious and test thoroughly before deploying to a live site.

Example Code Explanation:

  • select::-ms-expand: This selector targets the native arrow specifically for Microsoft browsers to ensure consistent styling across browsers.
  • select: This selector targets other modern browsers.
  • -webkit-appearance, -moz-appearance, appearance: These properties hide the default browser styles.
  • background: This property sets the background of the select element, creating a custom arrow effect.
  • padding-right: This property adds padding to the right side of the select element to prevent text overlap with the custom arrow.
  • background-image: This property defines the background images for the custom arrow, using linear gradients to create a diagonal line pattern.
  • background-position: This property determines the position of the two background images, setting them to the top right corner of the select element.
  • background-size: This property sets the size of the background images.
  • background-repeat: This property prevents the background images from repeating.

Now, when you view the add to cart element on your website, the native dropdown arrow in the size field will be replaced with a custom arrow.

Additional Questions:

  1. How can I customize the appearance of the select dropdown in Webflow?
  2. Can I remove the native arrow in the dropdown field of a custom form in Webflow?
  3. Is it possible to change the color of the custom dropdown arrow in Webflow?