What feature does Webflow now support?

Published on
September 22, 2023

Webflow has introduced several new features in recent updates to enhance the power and functionality of the platform. One of the notable features that Webflow now supports is the Option Sets feature. This feature allows you to create a set of predefined options that can be reused across different collections or fields.

With Option Sets in Webflow, you can easily manage and update common set of options, such as color variants, sizes, or product types, and apply them consistently across your website.

Here's how Option Sets can benefit your workflow in Webflow:

  1. Consistency: With Option Sets, you can ensure consistent data across your website. This is especially useful for fields or collections that require predefined options, such as dropdown menus, checkboxes, or radio buttons. By using the same set of options, you can maintain a consistent user experience.

  2. Efficiency: Option Sets save you time and effort by allowing you to define the options once and reuse them across multiple fields or collections. This eliminates the need for repetitive manual input and reduces the chance of errors.

  3. Easy Updates: Need to make changes to the options? With Option Sets, you can update the options at a central location, and the changes will automatically reflect across all instances where the set is used. This ensures that your website is always up-to-date with the latest options.

  4. Streamlined organization: Option Sets provide a more organized approach to managing options. Instead of scattering options across different fields or collections, you can centralize them in one place. This makes it easier to locate and update options whenever needed.

To start using Option Sets in Webflow, follow these steps:

  1. Open the Webflow Designer and navigate to the Collection settings for the collection you want to add option sets to.

  2. In the Fields tab, create a new field or edit an existing one where you want to use the option set.

  3. In the field settings, select the Use option set option.

  4. Create a new option set or select from existing ones. If you create a new set, give it a name and add the options you want.

  5. Save your changes and apply the option set to other fields or collections as needed.

In summary, the introduction of Option Sets in Webflow provides a more efficient and organized way to manage and reuse predefined options across your website, ensuring consistency and ease of updates.

Additional questions:

  1. How can I create an Option Set in Webflow?
  2. Can I apply an Option Set to multiple collections in Webflow?
  3. What other recent updates have been introduced in Webflow?