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How can I edit a text in Webflow when it is covered by another layer and cannot be selected in the background?

TL;DR
  • Use the Navigator panel to locate and select the text element.
  • Temporarily hide overlapping layers using "Display: None" to access the text.
  • Use "Right-Click → Select Parent" to navigate to the text block.
  • Adjust the z-index of overlapping elements to bring the text forward.
  • Temporarily change position or opacity of the covering element to edit the text.

If a text element in Webflow is covered by another layer and cannot be directly selected, you can use several methods to access and edit it.

1. Use the Navigator Panel

  • Open the Navigator in the right sidebar.
  • Locate the text element within the page structure.
  • Click on the text element’s layer to select it.
  • Edit the text by double-clicking the selected layer or using the Settings (gear) panel.

2. Temporarily Hide Overlapping Layers

  • Select the covering element from the Navigator panel or by clicking it on the canvas.
  • In the Style panel, set Display: None to temporarily hide it.
  • Edit your text, then restore display settings after making changes.

3. Use the “Right-Click → Select Parent” Feature

  • Right-click on the overlapping element.
  • Choose "Select Parent" until the text block is selected.
  • Edit the text directly or adjust styles as needed.

4. Adjust Z-Index Temporarily

  • Select the covering element and reduce its z-index in the Style panel.
  • Alternatively, increase the z-index of the text element to bring it in front temporarily.
  • Edit the text, then restore the original z-index values.

5. Use Custom Positioning Adjustments

  • Select the covering element, then temporarily adjust its position (e.g., setting opacity: 0 or moving it off-screen).
  • Edit the text, then revert the position or opacity settings.

Summary

Use the Navigator panel, hide or reposition overlapping layers, or adjust z-index to access covered text. These methods allow easy selection and editing without modifying the site's structure permanently.

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