How to Add an Inner Box Shadow in Webflow
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This guide will show you how to add an inner box shadow to an element in Webflow, allowing you to create depth and visual interest within your designs.
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Here's how to add an inner box shadow in Webflow
- Select Your Element
Begin by selecting the specific element on your Webflow canvas where you wish to apply an inner box shadow. This element will be highlighted once selected.
- Access Style Settings
Navigate to the right-hand sidebar and click on the 'Style' tab. This tab contains all the visual styling properties for your selected element.
- Expand Effects Panel
Within the Style tab, locate and click on the 'Effects' section to expand it. This panel houses various visual effects, including shadows.
- Add a Box Shadow
Find the 'Box shadows' option within the Effects panel and click the '+' icon next to it. This action will add a new shadow effect to your element.
- Set Shadow Type to Inside
Under the newly added box shadow settings, click on the 'Inside' option. This ensures the shadow is cast inwards, creating an inner box shadow effect.
- Choose Shadow Color
Click the color swatch next to the 'Color' setting to open the color picker. Select the desired color for your inner box shadow to finalize the effect.
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Frequently Asked Questions
After setting the shadow type to 'Inside', you will see sliders for X, Y, Blur, and Size. Adjust these sliders to control the shadow's position, blurriness, and spread.



