Is there a way to force the call to initiate the slider inline in Webflow?

Published on
September 22, 2023

Yes, in Webflow, you have the option to force the initiation of the slider inline. By default, the slider component in Webflow loads and initializes when it enters the viewport. However, if you want the slider to start loading and initializing as soon as the page loads, you can achieve this by adding some custom code.

Here's how you can force the call to initiate the slider inline in Webflow:

  1. Select the slider component on your Webflow canvas.
  2. In the Settings tab of the right sidebar, scroll down to the Slider Settings section.
  3. Check the "Inline" checkbox.
  4. This will enable the "Load in background" option. Check this checkbox as well.

Now, you'll need to add a script in the page's custom code to initiate the slider's loading and initialization on page load.

  1. Open the page settings by clicking on the gear icon in the top-right corner of the Webflow designer.
  2. Go to the Custom Code tab.
  3. In the Head Code section, add the following script:
<script>   Webflow.require('slider').ready(function() {      setTimeout(function() {         $('.w-slider').each(function() {            $(this).data('w-slider').init();         });      }, 0);   });</script>
  1. Save your changes and publish your site.

Now, when you load the page, the slider will start loading and initializing immediately. Keep in mind that forcing the call to initiate the slider inline may increase the page load time and affect the overall performance slightly.

By following these steps, you can ensure that the slider is loaded and initialized as soon as the page loads, providing a seamless experience for your website visitors.

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