Can global classes in Webflow be created to apply styles to any HTML element, such as setting a blue background or white text?

Yes, Webflow allows you to create global classes that apply reusable styles to any HTML element. These global classes can set properties like background color, text color, padding, and more.

1. Create a Global Class

• Select any element on the canvas (e.g., a Div Block).
• In the Selector field in the Style panel, type a new class name like “.blue-background” and press enter.
• Style it as needed, such as:
• Background: Blue
• Text Color: White
• Any other reusable styles

2. Apply the Global Class to Other Elements

• Select another element on your page (e.g., a Heading or Paragraph).
• In the Selector field, add the same class (e.g., “blue-background”).
• The styles defined in that global class will now apply to the new element.

3. Combine Global Classes

• You can add multiple global utility classes to elements by clicking into the Selector field and typing each class name separately.

• For example, create separate global classes like:

• .text-white to set all text color to white

• .bg-blue to set background color

• .padding-md to handle consistent spacing

• Then apply any combination of these to elements as needed.

4. Global Utility Class Tips

• These classes behave similarly to CSS utility frameworks (like Tailwind).
• Naming convention matters—use clear, purpose-driven names (e.g., bg-blue, text-white).
• They are non-element-specific, so they can be added to any HTML node.

Summary

You can absolutely create global utility classes in Webflow to style any element, including settings like background color and text color. These classes are reusable, easy to combine, and help you maintain consistent design across your site.