Is there a more flexible and functional option for creating RTEs with various layouts for project template pages in Webflow, similar to Wordpress?
TL;DR
- Use multiple Webflow CMS Rich Text fields with custom classes to create modular content sections.
- Insert styled static elements or Webflow Symbols between RTEs to build flexible layouts.
- Apply "All Rich Text" and combo classes for custom design per section.
- Use third-party tools like Finsweet or external CMSs (e.g., Sanity) for advanced layout logic.
- Embed custom HTML via RTE or Webflow embeds for detailed inline layout control.
To build flexible and functional rich text areas (RTEs) with customizable layouts for project templates in Webflow—similar to what WordPress offers—you’ll need to use a combination of native features and workarounds to simulate the same flexibility.
1. Use Multiple Rich Text Fields in CMS Collections
- Webflow CMS allows you to add several Rich Text fields to a CMS collection (like "Projects").
- You can use each field to represent different sections (e.g., Overview, Specifications, Gallery Description).
- Assign each RTE field a custom class, then style each section differently using Webflow's Designer.
2. Customize RTEs with Embedded Components
- You can insert custom components or Webflow Symbols between Rich Text fields on your template page for layout variety.
- Use static sections, divs, grids, or flexboxes between CMS-bound RTEs to break up the layout and simulate modular content blocks.
3. Use RTE with Custom Styling Using "All Rich Text" Class
- Assign the "All Rich Text" class to your Rich Text elements and use combo classes to vary design styles.
- Nest within a div block with additional classes for layout overrides (e.g., grid for one section, flex for another).
4. Embed Third-Party Tools for More Flexibility (Optional)
If you want a more WordPress-like block approach:
- Use Attributes by Finsweet or Jetboost to enable conditional visibility or dynamic components per field type or tag.
- Alternatively, use a third-party CMS integration (e.g., Sanity.io or Contentful) with custom layout logic and integrate via Webflow’s API.
5. Consider Rich Text Field + Custom Code for Inline Layouts
- You can simulate more advanced layout control by embedding custom HTML via the CMS RTE (e.g., inserting
<div>s or layout containers) using the Webflow Embed component. - Just note: Webflow sanitizes certain elements, so not all raw HTML is allowed in CMS RTEs.
Summary
Webflow doesn't have WordPress-style block editors, but by combining multiple RTEs, custom styling, and layout-dividers or components between fields, you can create highly flexible layouts. For advanced control, integrating third-party CMS tools or using custom code embeds provides even more modular design flexibility.