How to Customize Webflow Rich Text with Sweet Text

Webflow is a powerful tool for building websites without the need for coding knowledge. One of the most versatile features of Webflow is the rich text component, which enables you to stylize text in a variety of ways. In this tutorial, we will learn how to customize Webflow rich text with Sweet Text, a technique that involves creating classes, applying styles to those classes, and then utilizing those styles within rich text elements.

Understanding Sweet Text

Sweet Text works by applying classes to text inside the rich text component. These classes are created and styled within Webflow and then applied to specific text elements to achieve desired visual effects. For example, a class named "ix-explosion" can be created and styled to have a red color and rotating and scaling effects within Webflow. Once applied to a specific portion of text, the class will make that text appear in the specified style.

Importance of Saving Classes in Webflow

It's crucial to ensure that the classes created for use with Sweet Text are saved and established within the Webflow build. If a class is not saved in the project, it may be removed or cleared if the styles are updated within the Webflow project. By establishing and saving these classes, you can easily access and edit them when needed without worrying about them being unintentionally removed.

Creating and Styling Classes

To begin using Sweet Text in Webflow, we'll need to create and style classes that we can then apply within rich text elements.

1. Establishing Classes:

• In the Webflow project, navigate to the Style Manager or Classes panel.
• Create a dedicated page or section specifically for the classes intended for use with Sweet Text. This allows for easier management and maintenance.

1. Creating Classes:

• Create new classes using the panel and assign them meaningful names based on the styling they will represent. For example, "webflow-rocks" can be a class name for styling text related to Webflow.

1. Styling Classes:

• Once the classes are created, apply specific styles to them, such as defining colors, fonts, sizes, animations, and other visual properties. For instance, the "webflow-rocks" class can be styled to have a purple-pink color.

By following these steps, we effectively establish and save the classes that we’ll be using for Sweet Text, ensuring they are accessible and won't be inadvertently removed.

Applying Classes in Rich Text

After creating and styling the necessary classes, we can proceed to apply them within rich text components.

1. Adding Text Block:

• Within the Webflow project, add a text block to the desired section of the web page. This text block will contain the text that we want to stylize using Sweet Text.

1. Creating Spans:

• Input the desired text within the text block. For instance, "I love Webflow."
• Highlight a specific portion of the text (e.g., “Webflow”) that we want to stylize and apply a class to.
• Wrap the selected text with a span. This is the core technique used in Sweet Text for applying classes to specific text elements.

1. Adding Class to Spans:

• Once the text is wrapped in a span, assign the created class (e.g., "webflow-rocks") to this span. This links the text to the specified class and applies the defined styles to it.

1. Using in Rich Text:

• Navigate to the rich text element where the stylized text will be displayed.
• Within the rich text editor, apply the created class to the specific text element. For example, apply the "webflow-rocks" class to the text "Webflow."

Upon applying the class within the rich text element, the specified styles assigned to the class will be reflected in the published site.

Publishing and Verifying

After applying the class within the rich text element, it's important to publish the site to see the styling effects in action. By publishing the site, the changes made to the rich text component will be reflected on the live webpage. Once published, you can verify that the classes have been successfully applied and the text appears with the desired styles.

Final Thoughts

Sweet Text opens up a world of possibilities for customizing and stylizing text within Webflow's rich text component. By understanding how to create and style classes, as well as apply them within rich text, you can elevate the visual appeal of your website's content.

Remember to save and establish the classes in your Webflow project to ensure they are retained and easily accessible for future use. Additionally, consider creating a dedicated page or section for organizing and managing the classes related to Sweet Text.

By following these steps, you can harness the full potential of Sweet Text and create visually captivating text elements within your Webflow website.

In conclusion, Sweet Text simplifies the process of customizing rich text in Webflow, offering a seamless way to apply dynamic styles to your website's content without the need for complex coding.