How can I achieve the highlighted text effect on my website using Webflow?
TL;DR
- Wrap text in a Span within a Text Block or Heading element.
- Apply a custom class to the Span and style it with background color, padding, and optional border radius or animations using the Style and Interactions panels.
To create a highlighted text effect on your Webflow site (e.g., a word or phrase with a colored background behind it), use Webflow’s styling tools combined with spans inside a Rich Text block or Heading.
1. Use a Text Element that Supports Spans
- Use a Text Block, Paragraph, or Heading element.
- Highlighting requires inline styling, so you’ll need to use the Rich Text or custom HTML embeds for more complex cases, but basic highlights can be done directly.
2. Wrap the Text in a Span
- Double-click your text element to enter edit mode.
- Select the word or phrase you want to highlight.
- Click the + icon (Inline span) from the floating toolbar (or press
⌘+Shift+H/Ctrl+Shift+H).
3. Create a Class for the Span
- With the new span selected, go to the Selector field in the Style panel.
- Click Create a class and name it (e.g.,
highlight-text). - Apply custom styles:
- Background Color: Choose a highlight color (e.g., yellow or neon).
- Padding: Add left/right padding to make the color extend beyond the text.
- Border Radius (Optional): For soft corners.
- Font Color: Adjust contrast for readability if needed.
- Display Mode: Set it to inline or inline-block depending on layout needs.
4. Add Animation (Optional)
- You can animate highlighted text on hover or page load.
- Use the Interactions panel to target the span class.
- Example effect: scale up, change background color, or fade in.
5. Preview and Test Responsiveness
- Test across breakpoints to ensure the highlight looks clean on all devices.
- Adjust padding or font size inside the span if it breaks lines awkwardly.
Summary
To create a highlighted text effect in Webflow, wrap your text in a Span, apply a custom class, and style it with a background color and padding. This method is clean, responsive, and easy to animate if desired.