What is the issue with the CMS multi-image lightbox with captions in Webflow and how can it be resolved?

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September 22, 2023

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Webflow's CMS allows users to create collections of images with captions and display them in a lightbox. However, there is a known issue where the lightbox does not display the captions correctly. This can be a frustrating problem for users looking to showcase their image collections with detailed descriptions.

Potential Solution

While there is currently no built-in solution for this issue within Webflow, there is a workaround that can help resolve the problem:

Rename Image Fields: In your CMS collection, rename the image fields where you want to display captions. For example, you can name them as "Image 1," "Image 2," etc., or use more descriptive names if needed.
Create Caption Fields: Add separate text fields for captions in your CMS collection. You can name these fields as "Caption 1," "Caption 2," etc.
Bind Captions to Images: Next, you need to associate each caption field with its corresponding image field. To do this, select an image field and add a dynamic binding to pull the caption text from a specific field.
Customize Lightbox: Now, you will need to modify the lightbox element on your website to display the captions correctly. Add a text field or heading element within the lightbox and bind it to the caption field you created earlier.
Style Captions: Finally, customize the styling of the captions within the lightbox using Webflow's design tools. You can adjust the font size, color, alignment, and other properties to match your website's aesthetic.

By following these steps, you can work around the issue with the CMS multi-image lightbox with captions in Webflow and ensure your image collections are displayed with the correct captions.

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