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How to create a custom select dropdown in Webflow forms?

Discover the secrets to crafting a custom select dropdown in Webflow forms using our easy guide. Make your forms stand out with creative designs and a smoother user experience.

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Overview

When making forms in Webflow, crafting a custom select dropdown can really enhance the user experience by merging design with functionality. Standard dropdowns limit styling options, but with custom ones, the look can perfectly fit your site's vibe. This uses Webflow's native tools, and maybe some custom code for extra flexibility. Learning to navigate Webflow's designer interface and using some JavaScript can create a dropdown that's both beautiful and easy to use, boosting overall site interaction. Check out how to do this exactly.

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How to create a custom select dropdown in Webflow forms?

Step 1: Create a new form

  1. Head over to the Webflow Designer dashboard.
  2. Drag a new Form Block from the Add Elements panel to the section of your webpage where you want it.
  3. If there are any default elements inside the form, like text fields or buttons, go ahead and delete them.

Step 2: Add a custom HTML Embed

  1. Inside the Form Block, drag an Embed component from the Add Elements panel.
  2. Click on the Embed component to open up the HTML code editor.
  3. Pop in this HTML snippet to set up a basic structure for your custom select dropdown:
<div class="custom-select-container">
    <select class="custom-select">
        <option value="" disabled selected>Select an option</option>
        <option value="Option 1">Option 1</option>
        <option value="Option 2">Option 2</option>
        <option value="Option 3">Option 3</option>
    </select>
</div>
  1. Save and close the HTML editor.

Step 3: Style the custom select dropdown

  1. Click on the custom select dropdown to select it in the Webflow Designer.
  2. Head over to the Styles panel on the right.
  3. Customize the styles to match your design. You might want to tweak properties like:
    • width
    • padding
    • border
    • background-color
    • font-family
    • color

Here's a sample CSS you could use to style the dropdown:

.custom-select-container {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
}

.custom-select {
    appearance: none;
    width: 100%;
    padding: 10px;
    border: 2px solid #0065ff;
    border-radius: 5px;
    background-color: white;
    font-family: Arial, sans-serif;
    color: black;
    cursor: pointer;
}

.custom-select:focus {
    outline: none;
    border-color: #00aaff;
}
  1. To add the CSS, go to Project Settings > Custom Code and place it in the Inside Head Tag section or directly in the page settings.

Step 4: Ensure form submission works

  1. Make sure the Custom Select element has a name attribute set. This is crucial for form submission. You can do this within the HTML Embed code:
<select class="custom-select" name="dropdown">
  1. This ensures that the selected value of the dropdown is included in the form submission data.

Step 5: Publish and test

  1. Save your changes and publish your Webflow site.
  2. Visit the live website and test the custom dropdown to make sure it works correctly and looks just right.

By following these steps, you can create and style a custom select dropdown in a Webflow form, making it both functional and visually appealing.

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