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How can I place a text with a link on top of each image in my Webflow layout that was created using a grid?

TL;DR
  • Wrap each image and overlay text in a Div set to position: relative inside each Grid cell.
  • Add a text link or link block set to position: absolute, style it with top/right/bottom/left properties, and adjust Z-index to sit over the image.

To overlay a text with a link on top of each image in a Webflow Grid layout, you’ll need to use position styling and proper nesting inside Grid Cells.

1. Set Up the Grid Container

  • Select your Grid element in the canvas.
  • Add one Div Block per grid cell that will hold both the image and the overlay text.

2. Structure the Grid Cell Content

  • Inside each grid cell Div, add:
  • An Image element.
  • A Text Link element or a Text Block inside a Link Block for overlays.

3. Style the Wrapper Div

  • Select the outer Wrapper Div (the one inside each grid cell).
  • Set its position to Relative so that absolute children (overlay) are positioned based on this wrapper.

4. Style the Text or Link Overlay

  • Select the Text Link or Link Block (your overlay).
  • Set the position to Absolute.
  • Set Top: 0%, Bottom: 0%, Left: 0%, Right: 0% if you want it to cover the entire image, or use custom positioning like Bottom: 10px, Left: 10px for corner placement.
  • Adjust Z-index to 1+ (make sure it’s higher than the image).
  • Style fonts, background color (optional for readability), padding, and hover effects.

5. Adjust the Image Styling

  • Ensure the Image stays behind the overlay by:
  • Leaving it with default Static positioning.
  • Optionally set Z-index: 0 if needed.

6. Responsive Tweaks

  • Check the layout on different breakpoints.
  • Adjust font size, positioning, or stacking as needed in Tablet and Mobile views.

Summary

To place a text link over images in a Grid, wrap each image and overlay in a relative-positioned Div, and set the text or link to absolute-position within it. This ensures your overlay sits visually on top of each image and can be styled separately.

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