How To Access Webflow Editor
- George Apostolov
How To Access Webflow Editor: step-by-step guide
From the Webflow dashboard, click on the three dotted menu to view options.
Select the Editor option.
Alternatively, click on the gear icon that appears on hover to open settings.
Select the Editor option from the top right.
Or, from inside the Webflow editor, on the top right. You can toggle between Designing and Editing mode.
Once you are inside the editing mode or the editor you can start making edits.
Being in the editing mode allows you to make simple content changes to quickly update your website. Hover over elements and click on the pencil icon to edit.
Your changes will save.
And you can view a list of unpublished changes.
Publish your website using the Publish button to make your changes go live!
Quick answer: To access the Webflow editor, click the three-dotted menu or gear icon from the dashboard to select Editor. Alternatively, toggle to editing mode from the top right inside the editor. Make content changes, view unpublished updates, and click the Publish button to make changes go live.
About this Webflow tutorial
Access the Webflow editor from your dashboard or settings to easily update content, view unpublished changes, and publish your website live. This guide shows how to access Webflow Editor in 10 steps, starting with "From the Webflow dashboard, click on the three dotted menu to view options" and finishing with "Publish your website using the Publish button to make your changes go live!". The interactive demo above is a click-through copy of the real Webflow interface, so you can rehearse each step before doing it in your own account.
Frequently asked questions
How many steps does it take to access Webflow Editor?
10 steps. Each one is listed in order above, and the demo highlights exactly where to click.
Can I try it without changing my own account?
Yes. Clicking through the demo doesn't touch your Webflow data or settings. Once you know the flow, repeat it in your own workspace.
This tutorial is filed under Webflow. Related guides: How To Add A Link To An Image In Webflow, How To Add A Video To Webflow and How To Add Adobe Fonts To Webflow. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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