What is the solution for creating nested lists in rich-text fields using jQuery?

Published on
September 22, 2023

If you want to create nested lists in rich-text fields using jQuery in Webflow, you can follow these steps:

  1. Include jQuery: First, make sure you have included the jQuery library in your Webflow project. You can do this by adding the following script tag in the head section of your page:
<script src="https://code.jquery.com/jquery-3.6.0.min.js"></script>
  1. Assign a class to the rich-text field: In the Webflow Designer, open the rich-text field's settings and give it a unique class name. You can do this by selecting the field and going to the Class Name field in the options panel.

  2. Add custom code: Add a custom CSS class or JavaScript code to your project in Webflow. To do this, go to the project settings and click on the Custom Code tab. In the Footer Code section, you can add your custom JavaScript code.

  3. Write the jQuery code: In your custom code, use jQuery to select the rich-text field by its class name. Then, iterate through each list item element in the rich-text field and check if it has nested lists. If the list item has a nested list, wrap its contents in a ul or ol element and append it inside the parent list item. Here's an example of how you can achieve this:

$(document).ready(function() {  $('.your-rich-text-class li').each(function() {    if ($(this).children('ul, ol').length > 0) {      var nestedList = $(this).children('ul, ol');      $(this).contents().wrapAll('<li><ul></ul></li>');      $(this).find('ul, ol').prepend(nestedList);    }  });});

Make sure to replace .your-rich-text-class with the class you assigned to your rich-text field.

  1. Publish your project: Once you have completed these steps, save your changes and publish your Webflow project. The nested lists in the rich-text fields should now be displayed correctly.

By following these steps, you can easily create nested lists in rich-text fields using jQuery in Webflow.

Additional Questions:

  1. How do I create nested lists in Webflow using HTML?
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  3. Is it possible to create dynamic nested lists in Webflow using a CMS?