In Webflow, how can I set the "ALL" filter as the default option in a dropdown menu and have the selected filter displayed in the drop-down button?

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September 22, 2023

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To set the "ALL" filter as the default option in a dropdown menu and have the selected filter displayed in the dropdown button in Webflow, you can follow these steps:

Create a Dropdown element: Start by adding a Dropdown element to your Webflow project. You can find this element in the Add Panel on the left side of the Designer.
Add dropdown options: Customize the dropdown options by clicking inside the Dropdown element and selecting the Option Field. Add your desired options, including the "ALL" filter option.
Set the default value: To set the "ALL" filter as the default option, select the Dropdown element and go to the Settings panel on the right side of the Designer. Under the "Default Value" section, select the option you want to set as the default, which in this case is the "ALL" filter.
Display the selected filter in the dropdown button: To show the selected filter in the dropdown button, you can use a combination of interactions and dynamic text.

First, select the Dropdown element and go to the Interactions panel. Add a new interaction trigger by clicking on the plus icon.
Choose the "Affects Different Element" option and select the dropdown button element.
Add an action to "Set Text."
In the text field, add a dynamic expression by clicking on the dynamic text icon ({{}}) and selecting the Dropdown element and the "Value" field.
This will display the selected filter option in the dropdown button.

Style the dropdown: Finally, customize the styling of the dropdown button and options to match your design preferences. This can be done using the Style panel on the right side of the Designer.

By following these steps, you will be able to set the "ALL" filter as the default option in a dropdown menu and have the selected filter displayed in the dropdown button in Webflow.

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