Can I add a down arrow within a text link in Webflow instead of using an image?
TL;DR
- Use a Unicode character (↓ or ▼) in the Text Link and style it via Webflow’s Typography panel.
- Insert a glyph symbol from a Unicode source inside the Text Link and style it like regular text.
- Use CSS pseudo-elements by adding a custom class to the Text Link and appending an arrow via
::after { content: ' ▼'; }. - Unicode is the easiest option, while CSS offers more customization.
Yes, you can add a down arrow to a text link in Webflow without using an image. You can achieve this using Unicode characters or Webflow's built-in icons with custom styling.
1. Use a Unicode Character
- In the Text Link element, place the cursor where you want the arrow.
- Copy and paste a Unicode down arrow, such as
↓(↓ - U+2193) or▼(▼ - U+25BC). - Adjust the styling (size, color, spacing) in Webflow’s Typography panel.
2. Use Webflow’s Built-in Icons (Glyphs)
- Add a Text Link element.
- Inside the text content, place a Glyph Symbol such as ↓ or ▼ from a website like Unicode-table.com.
- Webflow treats this as text, so you can adjust size, weight, or spacing just like normal text.
3. Use CSS to Add a Pseudo Element Arrow
- Give the Text Link a custom class (e.g.,
.text-link-arrow). - Open the Webflow Designer > Style Panel > Add custom CSS via an Embed element in the page.
- Use this inline CSS in the Page Settings > Footer Code section:
<style>.text-link-arrow::after { content: ' ▼'; font-size: 14px; }</style>- This appends a down arrow to any element with that class.
Summary
You can add a down arrow inside a text link using Unicode characters, glyphs, or CSS pseudo elements. Unicode is the simplest method while CSS provides more flexibility.