How can I get the header and footer from other pages to appear on a new page in Webflow, and ensure that the same header and footer appear on any new pages I create?
TL;DR
- Turn your header and footer into Components using Webflow’s Create Component feature.
- Add these Components to new pages via the Components panel for consistent layout and easy global updates.
To consistently use the same header and footer across multiple pages in Webflow, you should use Components. This ensures uniformity and makes updates easy across all pages.
1. Create a Symbol Component from Existing Header/Footer
- Navigate to a page where you already have the header and footer designed.
- Select the entire header section, then click the Create Component button in the right sidebar (or use the shortcut
CMD/CTRL + Shift + A). - Name it something like Header Component.
- Repeat this process for the footer, creating a Footer Component.
2. Add Components to New Pages
- Open or create a new page in your Webflow project.
- From the Components panel (left-hand side, under the cube icon), drag your Header Component onto the top of the new page.
- Drag your Footer Component to the bottom of the page.
This ensures the same header and footer are used consistently.
3. Update Across All Pages Easily
- If you ever need to change the header or footer, simply edit the component on any page.
- The updates will automatically apply to all instances of that component across your site.
Summary
Turn your header and footer into Components using Webflow’s built-in feature, then reuse those Components on all new pages you create. This ensures visual consistency and makes global updates simple.