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.