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How can I add an image (icon) to a default button in Webflow?

TL;DR
  • Drag a Button onto the canvas and insert an Image or SVG element inside it.
  • Set the button to Display: Flex with horizontal direction, then align and space items as needed.
  • Style the icon with size and margin to achieve proper spacing from the text.
  • Optionally use a div styled as a button for more control, but prefer native buttons for accessibility.

You can add an image (like an icon) to a default Webflow button by placing it inside the button element and styling it using Flexbox. Here's how to do it.

1. Add the Button to Your Page

  • Drag a Button element from the Add panel onto your canvas.
  • Optionally, change the button's text under the Element Settings panel or directly on the canvas.

2. Add Your Icon/Image

  • Drag an Image or SVG element and drop it into the button (before or after the text).
  • For consistency, make sure the icon is small (e.g., 16x16 or 24x24 pixels).
  • If you're using a native image, upload the file or select one from your assets.

3. Style the Button with Flexbox

  • Select the Button element.
  • In the Style panel, set Display: Flex.
  • Choose Direction: Horizontal (Row) for side-by-side layout.
  • Use Align: Center and Justify: Center/Start/End/Space-between as needed based on your layout.

4. Style the Icon

  • Select the Image inside the button.
  • Add margin to the icon (e.g., margin-right: 8px) to separate it from the text if the icon is placed before the text.
  • You can control the size of the icon by setting a fixed width and height (e.g., 16px).

5. Optional: Use a Div Instead of a Button

  • If you need more layout flexibility, consider using a div block styled as a button with interactions and an embedded icon/text block.
  • However, for accessibility and form submissions, it’s best to use the native Button component.

Summary

To add an icon to a button in Webflow, place an Image or SVG inside the button, set the button to Display: Flex, and adjust alignment and spacing. This enables a clean, responsive layout for buttons with icons.

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