Support for z-index and other css classes
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Lead Suite
As I dive into the website functionality, it is becoming quite apparent how limited the website builder is. We normally build websites in Webflow, so I'm not expecting the same level of functionality. However, inserting custom CSS creates issues, specifically with the z-index.
For example, when I apply a z-index to an element it works, but then that element hovers over everything in the editor. If I try to add an image to an element, I can't select media because the z-index element is overlaying it. It essentially makes the website editor impossible to build with.
I'm sure this isn't a problem for most, but the limited functionality of the website editor makes it really hard to deliver great website designs.
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Z-index for every element. Please, please !!!! *We have been asking for 3 YEARS
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Daniel Ndaya
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Greg Gadowski
This is needed! Especially when you want a transparent navigation header section at the top overlaying a hero image section that is different on each page. It can be done with CSS and JavaScript but does not show in the designer, and only shows when you preview your changes.
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Latifah Shay
YES-YES-YES!!!!!!!! Having Z-Index settings would have saved me a bunch of time on this web layout!!!
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Robert Cabeca
what does this mean? what is z-index and why is it important?
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Daniel Ndaya
Robert Cabeca, Z-index is the thing that allows you to stack elements on top of each other on a web page.
Think of Canva or Photoshop — when you’re designing something, every shape, image, or text box sits on a layer.
Each layer can be in front of or behind another one.
That’s exactly what z-index does in web design — it controls which layer appears on top.
It's the thing that makes designs like the (attached), possible. Every other website builder (Wix, Framer, and Webflow)has this feature
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Robert Cabeca
Daniel Ndaya Thank you. That makes sense and would be very helpful!
Cheers!
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Latifah Shay
Yes please!!!!