How to Apply Active Status to Icon Links in Elementor: Step-by-Step Guide for Beginners

Adding active status to icon links in Elementor is an effective way to enhance your website’s navigation and user experience. An active icon link gives visual feedback to users, showing which page or section they’re currently viewing. This guide will walk you through the steps to apply active status to icon links in Elementor, making it easy to achieve a dynamic, interactive design.Elementor provides a simple way to change the color of link underlines directly within its interface, making it ideal for beginners

Table of Contents

1. Why Use Active Status for Icon Links?
2. Getting Started with Elementor: What You’ll Need
3. Step 1: Set Up Icon Links in Elementor
4. Step 2: Applying Active Status Using CSS
5. Step 3: Customizing Active Status Styles
6. Additional Tips for Working with Active Status in Elementor
7. Final Thoughts

Why Use Active Status for Icon Links?

Adding active status to your icon links is beneficial for several reasons:

• Improved User Navigation: Active icons indicate to users which page they are currently on or which section they’re viewing.
• Enhanced Visual Design: Adding visual cues, like color changes or highlighting, to active icons can make your site more engaging.
• Better User Experience: By helping users easily track their location on your website, active icons improve user experience and site navigation.

Getting Started with Elementor: What You’ll Need

To follow this guide, ensure you have:

• Elementor (Free or Pro): This tutorial can be followed with both Elementor Free and Pro versions.
• Basic CSS Knowledge: Applying active status will involve adding custom CSS to your Elementor page. Understanding basic CSS will help.

Step 1: Set Up Icon Links in Elementor

1. Open Elementor Editor: Go to the page where you want to add icon links and open it in the Elementor editor.
2. Add Icon Widgets: Drag and drop the Icon widget from the Elementor sidebar onto your page, and link each icon to the respective page or section.
3. Style the Icons: Use the Style tab to adjust icon colors, sizes, and alignments for a consistent look across your page.

Step 2: Applying Active Status Using CSS

To add an active status effect to your icon links, we’ll use custom CSS. Here’s how:

1. Identify the Active Page or Section:
   • Go to Advanced > CSS Classes for each icon and add a unique class, such as menu-icon.
2. Add Custom CSS:
   • In the Elementor editor, navigate to Advanced > Custom CSS. Use the following CSS code to apply an active effect to the icon links:cssCopy code.menu-icon.active { color: #ff6f61; /* Active color */ transform: scale(1.1); /* Optional scaling effect */ }
3. Apply Active Class to the Current Icon Link:
   • To apply this active status on the currently selected page, manually add the active class to the icon on that specific page. Each time a new page is opened, update the active class accordingly.

Pro Tip: If you have Elementor Pro, consider using Dynamic Classes or custom JavaScript code to automatically detect and set the active link without manual updates.

Step 3: Customizing Active Status Styles

Now that the active status is applied, customize the look of your active icon:

• Change the Icon Color: Modify the color property in the CSS code to change the active icon color.
• Add an Outline or Shadow: Use the following CSS properties to make the icon more prominent:cssCopy code.menu-icon.active { color: #ff6f61; border: 2px solid #ff6f61; box-shadow: 0px 4px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1); }
• Animate the Active Icon: For an animated effect, consider using CSS animations. For example:cssCopy code.menu-icon.active { animation: pulse 1s ease infinite; } @keyframes pulse { 0% { transform: scale(1); } 50% { transform: scale(1.1); } 100% { transform: scale(1); } }

Additional Tips for Working with Active Status in Elementor

• Test on Mobile Devices: Test how the active icon status looks on mobile to ensure the effect is visually appealing and doesn’t interfere with usability.
• Use Hover Effects: To make the icons more interactive, add a hover effect in the Style tab under Hover to complement the active status.
• Consider Accessibility: Ensure the active icon color contrasts well against your background color to make it clear for all users.

Final Thoughts

Applying active status to icon links in Elementor is a great way to improve the design and user experience of your site. With a few simple steps and custom CSS, you can make it clear to visitors where they are on your site and enhance navigation. Experiment with the styling options to make the active icons match your brand’s look and feel.

For more ideas on customizing Elementor with CSS, explore Elementor’s documentation on CSS customization.