Creating a Gradient Border Button in Webflow

Are you someone who's been admiring the sleek design and functionality of the buttons on Apple's website? Perhaps you've been wondering how to recreate that same gradient border effect in your own projects. Well, in this tutorial, we'll explore how to build a gradient border button just like the ones on Apple's website, using Webflow.

Before we dive into the step-by-step process, let's take a moment to appreciate the beautiful gradient-bordered buttons on Apple.com. Equipped with inspiration, let's get started with the implementation.

Getting Started

To begin the process of building a gradient border button in Webflow, you'll first need to sign in to your Webflow account and access the Webflow Designer. Once you're in the Designer, you can start creating your project or open an existing one where you'd like to add the gradient border button.

Building the Button

1. Adding a Link Block: Start by dragging a Link block from the Webflow Elements panel onto your canvas. The Link block will serve as the foundation for our button.

2. Inserting the Text Block: Inside the Link block, add a Text block to serve as the content of the button. You can do this by dragging a Text block element into the Link block.

Styling the Button

With the basic structure of the button in place, it's time to style and format it to achieve the gradient border effect.

1. Sizing the Button: Adjust the size of the button by setting padding on the Text block. Since the Text block is nested within the Link block, adjusting the padding will effectively increase the size of the button.

2. Applying a Linear Gradient Background: Select the Link block and add a linear gradient background to it. This can be achieved by accessing the background settings of the Link block and choosing the linear gradient option. Furthermore, you can fine-tune the gradient stops to match the desired gradient effect.

3. Setting Text Block Background Color: To make the Text block appear as a solid white color, you'll need to set its background color to match the body background, effectively making it blend seamlessly.

4. Adding Padding to the Link Block: To reveal the gradient and round out the button, add padding to the Link block. You can adjust the padding on all four sides simultaneously by holding down the Shift key as you modify the padding values.

5. Customizing the Border Radius and Text Color: To refine the appearance further, you can apply a large radius to the Text block, giving it a pixel value to create a rounded border. Additionally, set the text color to black and remove any underlines within the Link block to achieve a polished look.

With these steps completed, you've successfully created a gradient border button in Webflow that mirrors the stylish buttons found on Apple's website.

Conclusion

In conclusion, by leveraging Webflow's intuitive design tools, creating a gradient border button akin to those on Apple's website is easily achievable. With the ability to manipulate padding, apply linear gradients, and customize text styles, Webflow empowers designers to craft visually appealing buttons with precision and ease. So, the next time you're inspired by a design element on a website, remember that with Webflow, you have the creative freedom to bring that vision to life in your own projects.