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Why can't I edit the text within a hover div in Webflow, even though I was able to do so before? I have tried in both Safari and Chrome browsers, with no success. Is this a Webflow bug or am I doing something wrong?

TL;DR
  • Temporarily set the div to 'Display: Block' to edit the text, then revert it.
  • Use the Navigator panel to select the text element if it's unclickable.
  • Increase the z-index if another element is blocking it.
  • Disable Webflow interactions, edit the text, then re-enable.
  • Refresh Webflow, clear cache, or try incognito mode if issues persist.

If you’re unable to edit text within a hover-triggered div in Webflow, it’s likely due to how Webflow’s Designer handles elements with hover states. This is not necessarily a bug, but rather a limitation in editing elements that are visible only on hover interactions.

1. Check the Display Property After Hover

  • If the text is inside a div that is hidden by default and appears only on hover (e.g., display: none until :hover), Webflow’s Designer won’t let you select it.
  • Solution: Temporarily set the div to 'Display: Block' so you can edit the text. Once done, revert it to the original visibility setting.

2. Use the Navigator Panel

  • Open the Navigator panel and try selecting the text element directly from there.
  • If you can select it in the Navigator but not in the canvas, it confirms that the issue is related to display settings rather than a Webflow bug.

3. Check z-index and Clickability

  • If the hover div has a lower z-index, another element might be covering it, preventing you from clicking/editing.
  • Solution: Temporarily set a higher z-index or reduce opacity of overlapping elements.

4. Try the Interactions Panel

  • If the text is inside an element controlled by Webflow interactions (vs. basic hover styles), it might stay hidden unless previewed.
  • Solution: Temporarily disable the interaction, edit the text, then re-enable it.

5. Refresh or Try in Incognito Mode

  • Browser extensions or cache issues can sometimes interfere with Webflow editing.
  • Solution: Refresh Webflow, clear cache, or try editing in an incognito window.

Summary

You likely can't edit the text because it's hidden by default due to hover interactions or display settings. Try setting the div to display: block temporarily, using the Navigator panel, adjusting z-index, or disabling interactions. If the issue persists across browsers, it may be worth reporting to Webflow Support as a potential bug.

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