Does the new interactions and animations feature in Webflow support "Apply to a sibling" action to perform an action on a different object than the trigger object?

Published on
September 22, 2023

Yes, the new interactions and animations feature in Webflow supports the "Apply to a sibling" action. This feature allows you to apply an interaction or animation to a different object than the trigger object. Here's how you can use this action in Webflow:

  1. Create a new interaction or animation by selecting the desired trigger and setting up the initial animation properties.

  2. Once you've set up the initial animation properties, you can choose the "Apply to a sibling" action from the action list.

  3. Select the target element that you want to apply the animation or interaction to. This can be any sibling element on the page.

  4. Customize the animation or interaction properties for the target element. You can choose from a variety of options, such as opacity, position, and size changes, as well as transitions and delays.

  5. Preview the animation or interaction to see how it affects the trigger object and the target element.

Using the "Apply to a sibling" action in Webflow's interactions and animations feature allows you to create dynamic and engaging effects on your website. Whether you want to create a hover effect that affects a different element, or animate multiple elements together, this feature offers you the flexibility to achieve your desired results.

By leveraging this feature, you can enhance the user experience on your website, making it more interactive and visually appealing. With the ability to apply animations and interactions to sibling elements, you can create seamless transitions and captivating effects that grab your viewers' attention.

Additional questions:

  1. Can I apply multiple interactions or animations to a single element using Webflow's interactions feature?
  2. How can I trigger an interaction or animation on scroll in Webflow?
  3. Does Webflow support custom animations or interactions beyond the pre-defined options?