It is not uncommon to need to duplicate sections across multiple pages of our site. Webflow makes development easier with the option to create components (such as symbols).
These elements can be used as building blocks to create pages and collection templates, and can be easily customized and reused in different areas of the website.
In this article, we will review the advantages of this element in Webflow and how to use it.
How to create and modify components in Webflow?
- Open your Webflow project to access the designer
- Select the element or section that you want to turn into a component. You can select an individual element or a group of elements
- Click on the "Component" icon in the toolbar
- Click on the "+ create new component" icon
- Enter a name for your component that clearly identifies it in the Webflow designer
- Don't forget to click "save."
To modify the component, you have two options:
- Hover over the element to open the editor
- Click on "Edit component" → in the right sidebar of the designer
⚡️ Pro Tips: use the keyboard shortcut CMD + A on Mac or CRTL + A on PC to disconnect a component
Why use components?
The advantage of creating a component in Webflow is the ability to create reusable / duplicable design elements.
Once you have created your component, you can choose to integrate it into your website on any page of your choice.
To do this, select a component and drag it to wherever you want.
Here are some examples of elements that can be found across all or several pages of the website:
- navbar
- footer
- newsletter
- faq
- etc.
The advantages of Webflow components
- Reusable: you can use a component in multiple parts of your site. This saves you time and effort, as you don’t have to recreate these elements every time and helps maintain a consistent appearance across your site.
- Flexibility: you can easily customize the content and styles of your component and create versatile symbols that fit different situations and contexts.
- Easy modifications: you can make changes site-wide at once by modifying the original component. This allows you to save time and keep your site updated with ease.
- Improved development structure quality: this enhances the readability of the component's structure.
- It can also help avoid mistakes.
This "Component" feature offered by Webflow can be very useful for creating and easily customizing reusable elements on your website while maintaining great flexibility and control over appearance. Now you know how to create and modify a component to help you develop your site in an organized manner and save time during web design; it’s your turn to test it out!
To learn more, here’s an article to explore about components in Webflow.
