In Webflow, how can I make the text in the second level of the navar change color when it becomes active?

Published on
September 22, 2023

To make the text in the second level of the navbar change color when it becomes active in Webflow, you can follow these steps:

  1. Select the element: First, you need to select the specific text element that you want to change the color of when it becomes active. You can do this by clicking on the text element within the navbar.

  2. Add a class: Once the element is selected, click on the "Add class" button in the top-right corner of the Designer panel. This will allow you to add a custom class to the element.

  3. Style the active state: With the custom class added, you can now style the active state of the text element. To do this, click on the "States" tab in the right-hand panel. This will show you the various states that can be styled, including the active state.

  4. Define the active state style: Within the active state, you can change the color of the text element by modifying the "Color" property in the typography section of the Styles panel. Simply choose the desired color for the active state.

  5. Adjust other styles if needed: In addition to changing the color, you can also modify other styles for the active state, such as font weight, text decoration, or background color. This allows you to create a visually distinct active state for the text in the second level of the navbar.

  6. Publish or preview your site: After making the necessary changes, you can either publish your site or preview it to see how the text in the second level of the navbar changes color when it becomes active.

By following these steps, you'll be able to customize the appearance of the text in the second level of the navbar when it becomes active in Webflow. This can help enhance the user experience and provide visual cues for users to easily navigate through your site.

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