How can I change the color of a button on my side nav in Webflow when it is pressed and its landing page is opened?
TL;DR
- Use a Nav Link or link block in Webflow’s sidebar and assign it a class.
- On the linked page, select the button (now in the “Current” state) and style it to change its color for the active page.
To change the color of a sidebar navigation button in Webflow when its associated page is active, you'll need to use Webflow’s built-in Current state styling for links.
1. Use Webflow’s Nav Link Component
- Make sure your button in the side nav is using a Link Block, Nav Link, or is wrapped in a link.
- Webflow automatically applies the Current state to nav links that point to the currently active page.
2. Add a Class to the Nav Link Button
- Select the button or link block in your side nav.
- Add a class to it (e.g.,
Side Nav Button).
3. Style the "Current" State
- While on the page the link points to, select the nav button again.
- You should now see a
Currentlabel next to the class name in the selector (e.g.,Side Nav Button Current). - Change the color (e.g., background, text, border) to whatever you want for an active link while the current page is open.
- This style applies only when the link is in the "Current" state.
4. Preview and Test
- Preview the site in Webflow or publish it.
- Click the nav button to visit its linked page. The button should now display the active color while on that page.
5. Notes on Custom Interactions
- If you’ve created a custom button interaction instead of using nav links, Webflow won’t apply the
Currentstate. - In that case, you'll need to manually use page load interactions to set a style based on the current URL, which can get complex and is not recommended unless necessary.
Summary
Use Webflow’s Nav Link with the Current state to change the color of a sidebar button when its page is open. Add a class to your button, then edit its “Current” state on the associated page to apply your active style.
