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What is the most effective CSS method in Webflow to add a circular border around a Font Awesome icon, rather than using the stacking method?

TL;DR
  • Wrap the Font Awesome icon in a Div Block with a set width and height, apply a class (e.g., icon-circle-wrapper), and use border-radius: 50% with border styling for the circular look.
  • Use Flexbox to center the icon inside the Div, then style the icon (font size, color, line height) for proper visual alignment.

To add a circular border around a Font Awesome icon in Webflow without using the traditional Font Awesome stacking method, the most effective approach is to use custom CSS through Webflow classes and apply border-radius and padding. Here's how to do it:

1. Use a Webflow Div Block to Wrap the Icon

  • Drag a Div Block into your Webflow layout.
  • Assign it a class, such as icon-circle-wrapper.

2. Style the Wrapper Div

  • Set Width and Height to equal values (e.g., 40px by 40px), ensuring a square.
  • Set Border Radius to 50% to create a perfect circle.
  • Add Border (e.g., 2px solid #000) to create the circle outline.
  • Set Display to Flex, Align and Justify set to Center to align the icon.
  • Optionally add Background Color, Padding, or Box Shadow if you want a different visual.

3. Add the Font Awesome Icon Inside the Div

  • Inside the circular Div, add a Text Span or Embed Element.
  • If using a Text Span, insert your Font Awesome icon using its Unicode or copy-paste from the Web.
  • If using an Embed Element, paste the Font Awesome <i> tag (e.g., <i class="fas fa-search"></i>) only if you're loading the FA CDN in your project settings.

4. Style the Icon

  • Select the icon element and set Font Size appropriately (e.g., 16px or 20px).
  • Use Color and Line Height adjustments to center it visually if needed.

Summary

The most effective way to add a circular border around a Font Awesome icon in Webflow is to wrap the icon in a styled Div Block with border-radius: 50%, a set width and height, and centered content using Flexbox. This avoids the need for Font Awesome stacks and gives you full design control directly in Webflow.

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