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How can I change the default slider arrow icon to a different icon in Webflow?

To change the default slider arrow icon to a different icon in Webflow, you can follow these steps:

1. First, make sure you have an icon library or icon set ready that you want to use. Webflow doesn't have built-in options to select from different icon libraries, so you'll need to have the specific icon you want to use ready to upload or embed.

2. Next, select the Slider component on your Webflow canvas. It's usually represented by a rectangular shape.

3. In the right sidebar, you'll find the Slider settings panel. Open it by clicking on the gear icon at the top right corner of the panel.

4. Inside the Slider settings panel, you'll see options to customize various aspects of the slider. Look for the "Arrows" section.

5. By default, Webflow uses the default slider arrow icons. To change these icons, you'll need to remove the default arrows and add your own custom arrows.

6. There are a couple of ways to add custom icons as arrows. One option is to use an image editor like Photoshop to create arrow images in the exact shape and style you want. Once created, you can upload these images to your Webflow project's assets manager and then link them as arrow icons.

7. Another option is to use an icon library or set that allows you to embed icons directly into your Webflow project. Some popular options for embedding icons are Font Awesome, Material Icons, or IcoMoon. Each of these libraries provides code snippets or integration options that you can use to add their icons to your Webflow project.

8. Once you have your custom arrow icons ready, whether as image files or embedded icons, you can add them to your Webflow slider. In the Slider settings panel, find the options to add custom arrows. Webflow allows you to add separate elements for the previous and next arrows.

9. For each arrow element, you can use an image element to insert your custom arrow image. To do this, drag an Image element from the Elements panel onto the canvas, position it where you want the arrow to be, and then select your custom arrow image.

10. If you're using an embedded icon library, you'll need to add an HTML Embed element instead of an Image element. Then, paste the code snippet provided by the icon library to embed the desired icon.

11. Repeat the same process for the other arrow element (previous or next), if needed.

12. Lastly, remember to style your custom arrow elements to match the design of your slider. You can adjust their size, position, color, and apply any other desired styling using the Styles panel.

By following these steps, you should be able to replace the default slider arrow icons with your custom icons in Webflow. Keep in mind that the specific steps may vary slightly depending on the method you choose to add your custom icons.

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