How can I create a horizontal scrolling website with a circular progress bar in Webflow?

Published on
September 22, 2023

To create a horizontal scrolling website with a circular progress bar in Webflow, follow these steps:

  1. Create a new project: Start by creating a new project in Webflow or open an existing project that you want to add the horizontal scrolling and circular progress bar to.

  2. Add sections: Divide your content into sections that will serve as the horizontal scrolling panels. To do this, add a section element for each panel you want to create. Make sure each section has a specific class name to easily style and target them later.

  3. Enable horizontal scrolling: To enable horizontal scrolling, you need to change the default vertical scrolling behavior. Select the body element, then go to the Styles tab on the right panel. Under Overflow, change the value to "scroll: horizontal". This will enable the horizontal scroll for the entire page.

  4. Set dimensions and positioning: Adjust the width and height of your sections according to your design requirements. Make sure each section occupies the full width and height of the viewport to create a seamless horizontal scrolling experience. Set the position of the sections to "Absolute" to ensure they stack horizontally next to each other.

  5. Create the circular progress bar: To create a circular progress bar, you can use a combination of div blocks and the border-radius property. Add a div block within one of your sections and give it a specific class name.

  6. Style the progress bar: Select the div block you created for the circular progress bar, and go to the Styles tab. Increase the border-radius value to make it circular. Then, set the dimensions, background color, and any other styling properties you desire.

  7. Add interactions: To animate the circular progress bar, you can use Webflow's interactions feature. Select the div block for the progress bar and go to the Interactions tab. Create a new interaction and specify the trigger that will activate the animation, such as page load or scroll into view. Use the interaction timeline to add keyframes and transitions to make the circular progress bar fill up, representing progress.

  8. Repeat steps 5-7: Repeat steps 5-7 for each section if you want multiple circular progress bars in different panels. Each progress bar can have its own unique class name and interaction.

  9. Preview and publish: Preview your horizontal scrolling website with circular progress bars to ensure everything is functioning and styling correctly. Once you're satisfied, don't forget to publish your website so it's live for users to see.

By following these steps, you can create a horizontal scrolling website with circular progress bars in Webflow. This combination of visual elements and interactive animations can add a unique touch to your website and enhance user engagement.

Additional questions:

  • How do I enable horizontal scrolling in Webflow?
  • What is the best way to style a circular progress bar in Webflow?
  • Can I add multiple circular progress bars to my website using Webflow?