How Do You Scroll Text in Webflow?

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Scrolling text can be an effective way to grab your users’ attention and convey important information on your website. If you are using Webflow, you’ll be pleased to know that it offers a straightforward way to implement scrolling text effects without any complex coding.

Step 1: Create a Section

The first step is to create a section where you want the scrolling text to appear. You can do this by adding a <section> tag in your HTML structure. Make sure to give it an appropriate class or ID for easy Targeting with CSS.

Step 2: Add the Text Content

Next, you need to add the actual text content that will be scrolling. You can do this by enclosing the text within a <p> tag, just like any other paragraph on your website.

Note: To make the scrolling effect more visually engaging, you can use HTML styling elements like <b> for bold and <u> for underline. These elements can be nested within the <p> tag to style specific parts of the scrolling text if desired.

Step 3: Apply CSS Styling

To enable scrolling for the text, we need to apply some CSS styling. This can be done using Webflow’s built-in options or by adding custom CSS code.

Option 1: Webflow Interactions

If you prefer using Webflow’s native features, follow these steps:

  1. Select the section containing your scrolling text.
  2. In the right sidebar, click on “Add Interaction” under the Interactions section.
  3. Choose the “Scroll” trigger.
  4. Select the scrolling direction (e.g., “Down” or “Up”).
  5. Under Actions, choose “Move” and set the distance and duration for the scrolling effect.
  6. Click “Save” to apply the interaction to your section.

Note: Webflow interactions are a powerful tool that allows you to create advanced scroll animations with ease. Feel free to explore more options, such as opacity changes or rotations, to make your scrolling text even more engaging.

Option 2: Custom CSS

If you prefer using custom CSS code for more control, follow these steps:

  1. Add a class or ID to your section (if you haven’t already).
  2. In Webflow’s Designer, go to the Styles panel and click on the “</>” icon next to your class or ID.
  3. In the Code tab, click on “+ Add Custom Code”.
  4. In the Editor tab, add the following CSS code:

    .your-section-class-or-id {
    overflow: auto;
    white-space: nowrap;
    animation: scroll-left 10s infinite linear;
}

@keyframes scroll-left {
    from {
        transform: translateX(100%);
    }
  
    to {
        transform: translateX(-100%);
    }
}

    This code sets up an animation that scrolls the text horizontally from right to left. You can customize it further by adjusting values like animation duration (10s) or animation direction (translateX()) based on your requirements.

Note: The CSS approach provides more flexibility, allowing you to create different scroll effects like vertical scrolling or fading animations. Don’t hesitate to experiment and explore various options to make your scrolling text truly unique.

Conclusion

With Webflow’s intuitive interface and its powerful styling options, scrolling text becomes a breeze to implement. Whether you choose to use Webflow interactions or custom CSS, you can easily create visually engaging scrolling text effects that captivate your users and enhance their overall experience on your website.