How can I set up slider buttons like this in Webflow?

To set up custom slider navigation buttons like arrows or dots in Webflow, you’ll need to use the built-in Slider component and customize its controls. Here's how to do it:

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1. Add the Webflow Slider Component

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• Drag the Slider component from the Add panel onto your page.
• It comes with default navigation arrows and slide indicators (dots).

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2. Replace or Customize Default Arrows

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• Click on the Left Arrow inside the slider component.
• In the Element Settings panel, it’s identified as a Slider Arrow with a direction (left or right).
• Customize style using the Style panel – change the icon, size, background, position, etc.
• Alternatively, delete the default arrows and create your own using Buttons or Divs, then use Webflow Interactions to assign slider actions.

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3. Add Custom Navigation Arrows (Optional Method)

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If using your own elements:

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• Create two buttons (or icons using an image or SVG): one for next, one for previous.
• Assign a custom class to each (e.g., .slider-next and .slider-prev).
• Go to Interactions > Element Trigger > Mouse Click (Tap).
• Set the Click to trigger a "Slider action" > Next slide or Previous slide, and target the specific slider.

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4. Modify Slide Indicators (Dots)

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• These are the “Slider Nav” element inside the slider component.
• Style the dots using the Style panel (e.g., change size, color, spacing).
• You can hide them if not needed by setting Display: None.

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5. Enable Touch and Auto Options (Optional)

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• Click the Slider wrapper, go to Element Settings, and adjust:
• Auto-play slides
• Set duration
• Enable swipe for mobile

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Summary

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Use Webflow’s Slider component and customize the built-in arrows and dots via the Style panel or interactions. For full control, you can add your own custom buttons and link them to slider interactions (Next/Previous slide) using Webflow’s animation system.