Editing CSS property sets a style to a common class instead of element
You just need to enable this option: https://grapesjs.com/docs/modules/Selectors.html#component-first-selectors
Read full answer below βQuestion
GrapesJS version
- I confirm to use the latest version of GrapesJS
What browser are you using?
Chrome v108
Reproducible demo link
https://grapesjs.com/demo.html
Describe the bug
How to reproduce the bug?
- Setup grapesjs editor
- Import following template https://pastebin.com/d9S2M0iS
- At the very bottom of the template you will see wrapped facebook button
- Select table cell it is in, and try t change its width
What is the expected behavior? When style property of the element is edited - styles should be updated only on selected element.
What is the current behavior? Changing width of the cell for some reason edits common class in this template, which is applied to other elements as well, causing unexpected behavior (see video) . This I couldn't reproduce on the demo setup, and cant provide our exact setup to the public, but maybe you have ideas why this might be happening.
Code of Conduct
- I agree to follow this project's Code of Conduct
Answers (2)
You just need to enable this option: https://grapesjs.com/docs/modules/Selectors.html#component-first-selectors
Thanks for reporting this, @zoilorys.
Great question about Editing CSS property sets a style to a common class instead of element. The recommended approach with StyleManager is to use the event-driven API.
Start here:
- Check the GrapesJS documentation for your specific module
- Look for the
on()event listener method - Most operations can be achieved by listening to editor and component events
Common patterns:
// Listen for changes
editor.on('change', () => console.log('something changed'));
// Component lifecycle
editor.on('component:mount', (c) => console.log('component ready', c));
editor.on('component:update', (c) => console.log('component updated', c));
If you're still stuck:
- Share a minimal CodeSandbox reproduction
- Include what you've already tried
- Mention your GrapesJS version
- The community is here to help!
Related Questions and Answers
Continue research with similar issue discussions.
Issue #4208
Style click state bug in every element
GrapesJS version [X] I confirm to use the latest version of GrapesJS What browser are you using? Brave Last, tested on chrome last and Safa...
Issue #6369
Display order of border radius is not correct
GrapesJS version [X] I confirm to use the latest version of GrapesJS What browser are you using? Chrome v130 Reproducible demo link https:/...
Issue #5346
Deleting a component without deleting its corresponding style
GrapesJS version [X] I confirm to use the latest version of GrapesJS What browser are you using? latest version of Chrome Reproducible demo...
Issue #6515
Resizing an element affects all elements with the same class
GrapesJS version [x] I confirm to use the latest version of GrapesJS What browser are you using? Chrome 136.0.7103.93 Reproducible demo lin...
Paid Plugins That Match This Issue
Curated by issue keywords and label relevance to help you ship faster.
Loading paid plugin recommendations...
Check the open-source GrapesJS plugins on GitHub or run a quick search in our free catalog.
Browse free plugins βPremium plugins ship with support, regular updates, and production-ready features β save days of integration work.
Browse premium plugins βRelated tutorials
In-depth guides on the same topic.
Tutorial
Find the Right GrapesJS Plugin in Seconds: Smarter Discovery Is Live
We're shipping a set of discovery upgrades. New label filters, a proper compatibility switch for GrapesJS vs Studio, one-click and a smarter sort bar.
Tutorial
GrapesJS vs Webflow vs Tilda: What to Choose for Your Business in 2026
Choosing the right website platform in 2026 is no longer just about building a site
Tutorial
GJS Market 2.0 - Donations, Tracking, Labels and Better Product Discovery
Weβve rolled out a new set of GrapesJS marketplace updates across GJS Market, focused on improving how creators distribute products
Browse Plugin Categories
Jump directly to plugin category pages on the marketplace.