How can icons be added to TAB and BUTTON components in Webflow for a complex project?
TL;DR
- Add Image, SVG, or Icon elements inside Buttons and Tab Links using Webflow Designer and apply flexbox layout for alignment and spacing.
- Use utility classes or embedded inline SVGs for consistent styling and better control in complex projects.
To add icons to Tab and Button components in Webflow for a complex project, you’ll incorporate graphic elements (like SVGs or Webflow’s Icon widgets) inside the Button or Tab Link elements using the Designer.
1. Use Webflow’s Built-In Capabilities
- Drag an Image or SVG into the Button or Tab Link component directly in the Webflow Designer.
- You can also use Webflow’s built-in Icon block (from the Assets panel or Lottie files) if you're using an icon in SVG or Lottie format.
- Make sure the asset is uploaded to the Assets panel before dragging it onto the page.
2. Add Icons to Button Components
- Select the Button element in the Designer.
- Drag an Image block or embed an inline SVG into the Button, either before or after the text.
- Adjust the icon and text spacing using flexbox:
- Set the Button to Display: Flex.
- Use Align Items: Center and Gap to control spacing.
- Use Order or padding if you need the icon on the left or right.
3. Add Icons to Tab Link Components
- Select the Tab Link element under the Tabs widget structure.
- Inside the Tab Link, insert an Image or Icon element next to the tab text.
- Apply flex layout to the Tab Link:
- Set Display: Flex.
- Use direction row, with align and justify styling as needed.
- You may need to override Tab Link class styles to ensure alignment and spacing works across screen sizes.
4. Use Reusable Classes for Scalability
- For complex projects, create utility classes for icon positioning and spacing.
- Example: An
.icon-leftclass that sets margin-right: 8px or similar. - This helps you reuse styles across components for consistent icon design.
5. Optional: Embed SVG Icons with Custom Code
- Use Embed element to insert SVG code directly:
- Place an Embed element inside the Button or Tab.
- Paste your inline SVG (remove XML headers).
- This gives better styling control (like using currentColor).
Summary
To add icons to Tabs and Buttons, nest Image or SVG elements inside these components and use flexbox layout to control positioning. For complex projects, use utility classes for consistent spacing, or embed inline SVGs for full styling control.