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            In Webflow, how can I create a text field that pulls in data from a multi-reference field within a collection list?
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             September 22, 2023
            
           To create a text field that pulls in data from a multi-reference field within a collection list in Webflow, you can follow these steps:
- Set up the multi-reference field :
 
- Go to the "Collections" tab in your Webflow project.
 - Open the collection that contains the multi-reference field you want to use.
 - Create a multi-reference field or select an existing one.
 - Add the appropriate items to the multi-reference field.
 
- Create a collection list :
 
- Go to the page where you want to display the text field.
 - Drag and drop a collection list component onto the page.
 - Select the collection that contains the multi-reference field from the dropdown.
 - Configure any filtering or sorting options if needed.
 
- Add a text field within the collection list :
 
- Inside the collection list, drag and drop a text element onto the appropriate spot.
 - Select the text element and click on the field dropdown in the settings panel.
 - Choose the multi-reference field you created earlier.
 
- Set up the dynamic binding :
 
- With the text element still selected, click the bind icon next to the field dropdown.
 - Select "Collection list" from the dropdown menu.
 - Choose the collection list that contains the multi-reference field.
 - Specify how you want the text to be displayed (e.g., the name, description, or any other field from the referenced items).
 - Style the text element as desired.
 
By following these steps, you can easily create a text field that pulls in data from a multi-reference field within a collection list in Webflow. This allows you to display related information dynamically and easily manage and update the content.
Additional tips:
- Make sure you have properly linked the collection containing the multi-reference field with the collection list you're using on the page.
 - You can customize the layout, design, and styling of the collection list and text field using Webflow's visual editor.
 - Keep in mind that if an item in the multi-reference field is removed or the reference is updated, the changes will be automatically reflected in the text field within the collection list.
 
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