Webflow sync, pageviews & more.
NEW

Can I remove a hover (added by mistake) in Webflow to clean up the CSS?

TL;DR
  • Select the element with the unwanted hover effect.
  • Open the Style panel, choose the Hover state from the States dropdown.
  • Reset styles using the blue "Undo" arrow or remove the hover state by switching back to None.
  • Publish and verify the changes.

Yes, you can remove an unwanted hover state in Webflow to clean up the CSS. Follow these steps:

1. Select the Affected Element

  • Click on the element that has the incorrect hover styling.

2. Open the Hover State

  • Go to the Style panel (right sidebar).
  • Click on the States dropdown (default says "None").
  • Select Hover to view the hover-specific styles.

3. Reset or Remove Hover Styles

  • Option 1: Reset styles

  • Look for applied styles (color, background, etc.).

  • Click the blue "Undo" arrow next to each setting to revert it.

  • Option 2: Remove the hover state entirely

  • Click the "None" option in the States dropdown to return to the default state.

  • Webflow will automatically remove hover styles if no custom values remain.

4. Publish and Verify

  • Click Publish and check your site to ensure the hover effect is gone.

Summary

To remove an unintended hover effect, select the element, switch to the Hover state, and either reset individual styles or ensure no custom styles remain. This will clean up your CSS in Webflow.

Rate this answer

Other Webflow Questions