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How can I overlay text on an image in Webflow while maintaining the same dimensions as the image for hover effects?

To overlay text on an image in Webflow while maintaining the same dimensions for hover effects, you can follow these steps:

1. Start by adding a `Div Block` element to your canvas where you want the image and text to be.

2. Inside the `Div Block`, add an `Image` element by dragging and dropping it from the elements panel. Set the image source to the desired image.

3. Next, add a `Text Block` element inside the `Div Block`. This will represent the text you want to overlay on the image.

4. Now, select the `Div Block` that contains the image and text. Set its position to `Relative` in the position dropdown of the Style panel.

5. Select the `Text Block` element and set its position to `Absolute` in the position dropdown of the Style panel. This will allow us to position the text precisely over the image.

6. Adjust the `Text Block` element's placement by using the positioning options in the Style panel. You can set the top, left, right, or bottom values to position the text exactly where you want it over the image.

7. To ensure that the text maintains the same dimensions as the image on hover, you can utilize the `Transform` property in the hover state. Select the `Div Block`, go to the Style panel, and click on the `+` icon next to the hover state.

8. In the hover state, scroll down to the `Transform` section and set the `Scale` property to `1`. This will keep the text's dimensions the same as the image when hovering.

9. Customize the text's styling, font, color, and any other properties in both the normal and hover states to achieve the desired overlay effect.

That's it! Now, when you hover over the image in the preview or published site, the text overlay will maintain the same dimensions as the image. You can modify this technique further by adding animations or transitions to enhance the hover effect.

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