Is there a way in Webflow to override the CMS content in a symbol, so that the same symbol can display different content?
Yes, there is a way to override CMS content in a symbol in Webflow. By default, when you add a symbol to a page, it inherits the content from the symbol definition. However, you can override this content on individual instances of the symbol to display different content.
To override CMS content in a symbol, you need to ensure that the content you want to override is inside a dynamic collection list or dynamic item within the symbol. Here's how you can do it:
1. Create a symbol: Start by creating a symbol and adding the desired elements and content inside it.
2. Make the content dynamic: To allow for dynamic content, ensure that the elements you want to override are connected to CMS fields. You can do this by selecting the element and connecting it to a CMS field in the settings panel. For example, if you have a text element, you can connect it to a Text field in the CMS.
3. Use a dynamic collection list or item: Place a dynamic collection list or item inside the symbol where you want the dynamic content to appear. This will act as a placeholder for the actual content that will be displayed on each instance of the symbol.
4. Override on symbol instance: Now, when you add the symbol to a page, you can select the symbol instance and click on the "Override" button in the settings panel. This will allow you to have control over the dynamic content for that particular instance.
5. Choose the CMS item: Once you've overridden the content, you can select the dynamic collection list or item within the symbol instance and choose which CMS item or field you want to display. You can choose from a list of available CMS items or type in custom content directly.
By following these steps, you can override the CMS content in a symbol and display different content for each instance. This gives you the flexibility to reuse symbols throughout your website while still populating them with unique CMS content.