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What could be causing the issue with the slider button on my Webflow website, where it is not clickable when the slider or the button itself is hovered?

TL;DR

  • Adjust the z-index, check hover states and pointer-events, and look for overlapping elements.  
  • Review interactions or custom code and refresh or clear the cache to solve the non-clickable slider button issue.

If your slider button is not clickable on hover, there might be several reasons causing this issue. Here’s a step-by-step guide to troubleshoot it:

1. Check Z-Index

  • Ensure the button has a higher z-index than the slider elements if it is intended to be above them.
  • Go to the Styles panel for the slider and button, and check the z-index. The button should have a number greater than the slider's.

2. Examine Hover States

  • Check if there’s a hover state applied to the slider or button that changes their properties unexpectedly.
  • Select each element and navigate to the :hover state in the Styles panel to see if any properties conflict with expected behaviors like visibility or pointer events.

3. Verify Pointer Events

  • Make sure neither the slider nor the button has pointer-events set to none.
  • Click on each element and in the Styles panel, ensure that pointer-events is not disabling interactions.

4. Inspect for Overlapping Elements

  • Look for any other elements overlapping the button within the slider container.
  • Use Webflow's Navigator pane to check if any layers or elements might be accidentally covering the button.

5. Test for Interactions or Custom Code

  • Review interactions applied to the slider and button that may disable clicks.
  • Navigate to the Interactions panel and identify any triggers affecting clickability. 
  • Check the 'Custom Code' section under Project Settings if any scripts intervene with the slider or button functionality.

6. Refresh and Clear Cache

  • Sometimes, old cache data may retain previous CSS or scripts.
  • Ensure you refresh the browser or clear cache to eliminate any loading issues from outdated data.

Summary

To solve the issue of a non-clickable slider button in Webflow, adjust the z-index, review hover states and pointer-events, check for overlapping elements, and inspect interactions or custom code. Refreshing and clearing the cache can often resolve lingering issues from outdated settings.

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