Is there an alternative to using jQuery to transform a child element in Webflow, such as changing opacity or display property, when hovering over the parent div?

Published on
September 22, 2023

Yes, there is an alternative to using jQuery to transform a child element in Webflow when hovering over the parent div. Instead of using jQuery, you can utilize Webflow's built-in interactions feature to achieve the desired effect. Here's a step-by-step guide on how to do it:

  1. Select the parent div: In the Webflow Designer, click on the parent div that you want to use as a trigger for the interaction.

  2. Open the Interactions Panel: Once the parent div is selected, click on the "Interactions" tab located on the right-hand side of the Webflow Designer.

  3. Create a new interaction: In the Interactions Panel, click on the "New Interaction" button to create a new interaction.

  4. Define the trigger: Under the "Triggers" section of the Interactions Panel, click on the "Mouse Hover" trigger to use the hover event as the trigger for the interaction.

  5. Select the child element: In the same Interactions Panel, click on the child element that you want to transform when hovering over the parent div.

  6. Define the animation: Under the "Animations" section of the Interactions Panel, you can specify the different properties and values that you want to change for the child element. For example, you can select the "Opacity" property and set it to 0 to make the element transparent when hovering over the parent div.

  7. Preview and fine-tune: After defining the trigger and animation, you can preview the interaction by hovering over the parent div in the Webflow Designer. You can fine-tune the animation duration, easing, and other parameters to achieve the desired effect.

  8. Publish and test: Once you're satisfied with the interaction, remember to publish your Webflow project and test it on different devices and browsers to ensure compatibility.

Using Webflow's built-in interactions feature is a powerful alternative to jQuery for transforming child elements when hovering over the parent div. It simplifies the process and allows you to create sophisticated animations and effects without writing any code.