How can I make the Webflow navbar component transparent by setting the opacity to 0? I've tried various methods, but it still appears as a light gray color. The same issue occurs with form fields element, where opacity changes don't seem to have any effect. Is this a bug or am I missing something? I've seen similar posts about this, but haven't found a proper solution.

You're trying to make the Webflow navbar and form inputs fully transparent, but they still display a light gray background. This is not a bug—it's due to default browser/user-agent styles, Webflow component defaults, and how opacity vs background styles operate.

1. Understand Opacity vs Background Color

• Setting opacity: 0 on a parent element hides all its contents, including text and child elements.
• If you're only trying to remove the background, use background-color: transparent instead of changing opacity.

2. Override Webflow Default Styles

• Webflow components like the navbar and form inputs often come with default styles, including background colors (e.g., light gray for inputs).
• These must be explicitly overridden in the Style Panel.

3. Make Navbar Fully Transparent

• Select the Navbar element directly (not the container inside).
• In the Style Panel, set:
• Background color to transparent (click on background swatch, drag alpha to 0 or enter rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)).
• Background image should be removed if present.
• Ensure no Background or Fill color is added through any symbol or parent class.

4. Make Form Inputs Transparent

• Select the input field (Text Field, Text Area, etc.).
• Set these styles:
• Background color to transparent.
• Border color to transparent (if you want to remove the border too).
• Box Shadow should also be cleared (default inset shadows give a gray appearance).
• Repeat for all relevant input types—Text Fields, Select, Textarea, etc.

5. Check for Global Styles or Inherited Properties

• Inputs may be inheriting styles from base classes or "All Form Fields" selector. To update:
• Go to Style Panel, select Selector Field, and find "All Form Fields".
• Apply your transparency settings here to override across the site.

6. Optional: Use Custom Code for Full Control

If you still face issues after setting styles in the Designer:

• Add the following in the Page Settings > Custom Code > Footer:
• Example: <style>input, textarea, select { background-color: transparent !important; border-color: transparent !important; box-shadow: none !important; }</style>
• This forces override with !important, which is useful for stubborn browser defaults.

Summary

To make your Webflow navbar and form fields truly transparent, set background-color: transparent, not opacity. Ensure there are no residual shadows, borders, or inherited styles. Use the “All Form Fields” and direct element selectors to apply these styles globally if needed. Opacity affects the whole element, whereas background transparency targets just the background.