How can I edit the text content in a dropdown menu in Webflow?
TL;DR
- Select the dropdown in Webflow Designer, edit the text in the Dropdown Toggle and each Dropdown List item directly.
- Preview the dropdown if needed to reveal hidden items, and use Symbol overrides if the dropdown is part of a Component.
Editing the text content in a dropdown menu in Webflow involves modifying the elements inside the dropdown component. Here's how to do it step-by-step.
1. Select the Dropdown Element
- Open the Webflow Designer.
- Click on the dropdown menu you want to edit.
- In the Navigator panel, locate the Dropdown component, which includes:
- Dropdown Toggle (the part users click)
- Dropdown List (the hidden panel that appears when opened)
2. Modify the Dropdown Toggle Text
- Click directly on the Dropdown Toggle in the canvas or use the Navigator.
- Inside it, there’s typically a Text Block or Text Span—click to select it.
- Double-click or select it and use the right-hand panel or keyboard to change the text content (e.g., “Menu”, “More”).
3. Edit Dropdown List Item Text
- In the Navigator, open the Dropdown List to view its contents.
- If the list isn’t visible, preview the dropdown briefly so that it renders, then return to Designer.
- Locate each Dropdown Link or text block inside the Dropdown List.
- Click and edit each text element directly to change their labels (e.g., “About Us”, “Contact”, “Blog”).
4. Optional: Add or Remove Dropdown Items
- To add new links:
- Copy an existing Dropdown Link and paste it inside the Dropdown List.
- Edit the new link’s text and set a destination URL in the Settings panel.
- To remove:
- Select a Dropdown Link and press Delete.
5. Check for Symbol Overrides (if applicable)
- If the dropdown is part of a Symbol (now called a Component), check if the text is controlled via overrides.
- Go to the Component panel and look for editable fields.
- Make your changes there instead of directly in the Designer.
Summary
To edit dropdown text in Webflow, update the Dropdown Toggle and each item inside the Dropdown List using the Designer. Make sure to preview the dropdown to access hidden content and be mindful of Symbol overrides when applicable.
