How can I get the header and footer from other pages to appear on a new page in Webflow, and ensure that the same header and footer appear on any new pages I create?
TL;DR
- Create Symbols for your header and footer by selecting them and choosing "Create Symbol" in Webflow.
- Drag these Symbols into each page from the Components panel to ensure consistent layout and auto-sync updates site-wide.
To ensure a consistent header and footer across your Webflow pages and automatically include them in new pages, use Webflow’s Symbols feature.
1. Create the Header and Footer as Symbols
- Go to any page where your header and footer are set up correctly.
- Select the entire header element (usually a Navbar or Section element).
- In the right panel, click Create Symbol (or use the
Right-click > Create Symboloption). - Name the Symbol (e.g., “Header”).
- Repeat the process for the footer.
2. Add the Symbols to Other Pages
- Open a new or existing page where you want the same header and footer.
- In the Webflow Designer, go to the Symbols panel (use the “Components” panel on the left).
- Drag the Header and Footer Symbols into your new page – typically at the top and bottom of the Body element.
3. Update Header/Footer Once, Sync Everywhere
- When you edit a Symbol (Header or Footer), the change is automatically propagated to all pages using that Symbol.
- To update, double-click the Symbol or use Edit Symbol from the right-click menu.
4. Set Symbols in Page Templates (Optional)
- If you're using a CMS Collection Page (like blog posts), you can also add the Header and Footer Symbols into that page template to maintain consistency.
Summary
Use Webflow’s Symbols to save your header and footer as reusable components. Then add these Symbols to each new page, ensuring global updates and design consistency across your site.
