How can I change the default icon in a dropdown item in Webflow?

To change the default icon in a Dropdown item in Webflow, you'll need to replace the built-in Dropdown toggle icon with a custom one.

1. Locate the Dropdown Component

• Click on the Dropdown in the Navigator panel.
• Inside the Dropdown, select the Dropdown Toggle element. It contains the label and the default icon (usually a small arrow).

2. Delete or Hide the Default Icon

• Inside the Dropdown Toggle, identify the default Dropdown Icon.
• Either delete it or set its display to None using the Style panel to remove it visually.

3. Add a Custom Icon

• Drag in an Image, SVG, or a Text element (e.g., ›) inside the Dropdown Toggle.
• You can use:
• Image Element if you have a PNG or SVG file.
• Embed Element if using inline SVG code (avoid this unless you know what you’re doing).
• Text Element with an icon font or character (like from Font Awesome or Unicode).

4. Reposition the Custom Icon

• Use Flexbox or Grid on the Dropdown Toggle to position the custom icon correctly:
• Set Dropdown Toggle to Display: Flex.
• Use Justify: Space Between or End, and align items as needed.
• Add padding or margins to adjust spacing.

5. Add Rotate Interaction (Optional)

• For icon animation (e.g., rotate on dropdown open):
• Open the Interactions panel.
• Select the Dropdown and add a new Dropdown Open/Close trigger.
• Animate the custom icon to rotate (e.g., 180°) when open and back to 0° when closed.

Summary

To change the default Dropdown icon in Webflow, remove the default icon, add your custom one inside the Dropdown Toggle, and use Flexbox for positioning. Optionally, use interactions for animated effects.