Can you suggest an alternative method to add an "onload" attribute to the body in Webflow since it is not allowed to fill in?

Published on
September 22, 2023

In Webflow, the "onload" attribute is not allowed to be filled in directly in the body tag. However, there is an alternative method to achieve the desired functionality. You can follow these steps to add an "onload" attribute to the body:

  1. Select the body element: In the Webflow Designer, click on the "Body" element in the Navigator panel on the left-hand side.

  2. Go to the Settings panel: After selecting the body element, you will see the Settings panel on the right-hand side of the Designer interface.

  3. Add Custom Code: Within the Settings panel, scroll down until you find the "Custom Code" section.

  4. Write the JavaScript code: In the "Before " field, you can enter your JavaScript code that will be executed when the page finishes loading. For example, if you want to call a function named "myFunction" on page load, you can write the following code:

<script>  window.onload = function() {    myFunction();  }</script>
  1. Save and Publish: After adding the JavaScript code, save your changes in the Webflow Designer and publish your website for the changes to take effect.

With this method, you can effectively simulate the "onload" attribute on the body element in Webflow. Any JavaScript code you add in the Custom Code section will execute when the page has finished loading, which gives you the ability to perform actions or trigger functions as needed.

Additional Questions:

  1. How can I add custom JavaScript code in Webflow?
  2. Is it possible to trigger a function on page load in Webflow?
  3. What are the limitations of Webflow when it comes to adding attributes to HTML elements?