How can I overlay text on a background image in Webflow?

To overlay text on a background image in Webflow, you'll need to structure your elements properly and use positioning and styling tools in Webflow.

1. Set Up the Background Image

• Add a Section to your page.
• With the section selected, go to the Style panel.
• Under the Backgrounds settings, click + to add a background image.
• Upload or select your image and set the position, size to cover, and repeat to no-repeat.
• Optionally, set a fixed height for the section (e.g., 600px) to control the image display.

2. Add a Text Element Over the Image

• Drag a Div Block inside the Section.
• Inside that Div Block, add a Text Block or Heading element with your desired content.
• Style the text for readability (color, font size, weight, etc.).

3. Position the Text Using Flexbox or Absolute Positioning

• Select the Section and set its Display to Flex (in Style panel).
• Set Justify to center and Align to center or adjust as needed.
• If you have multiple elements, consider using a container Div Block set to position: Absolute, and then center it using top: 50%, left: 50%, and transform: translate(-50%, -50%).

4. Add a Dark Overlay (Optional)

• Drag a new Div Block inside the Section and make it:
• Position: Absolute, full size (top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0)
• Z-index: Lower than the text but higher than the background
• Background color: Black (or dark) with reduced opacity (e.g., 40%)
• Ensure the Text Block’s parent Div has a higher Z-index so it appears above the overlay.

Summary

To overlay text on a background image in Webflow, set the image as the section’s background, place your text inside a Div Block, and use Flexbox or Absolute positioning to center and layer the text. Add a semi-transparent overlay Div if needed for better contrast.