In Webflow, there are multiple effective CSS methods to add a circular border around a Font Awesome icon. While the stacking method is commonly used, I understand that you're looking for an alternative approach. One method you can use is the "border-radius" property combined with a few additional CSS properties.
Here are the steps to add a circular border around a Font Awesome icon without using the stacking method:
1. Select the element that contains your Font Awesome icon.
2. In the Styles panel, scroll down to the Border section.
3. Click on the "+ Add" button to add a new border.
4. Set the border width to your desired size (e.g., 2px).
5. Choose a border color by clicking on the color picker or entering a HEX value.
6. Now, for the border-radius property, you will need to calculate the radius based on the width and height of the element.
For a perfect circle, the radius should be set to half of the element's width or height (whichever is smaller).
For example, if the element has a width of 50px and a height of 30px, the radius would be 15px (half of the height).
7. In the same Border section, click on the "All" property under "Border Radius."
8. Enter the calculated radius value. In our example, it would be 15px.
9. Save your changes and preview the page. You should now see a circular border around your Font Awesome icon.
By using the border-radius property, you can customize the shape of the border to various degrees, giving you more flexibility in your designs. Remember to adjust the width, color, and border-radius values to suit your specific design requirements.
I hope this alternative CSS method helps you achieve the circular border effect on your Font Awesome icons in Webflow!