How can I achieve a hover effect in Webflow where part of the text changes when the mouse spotlight is activated?

Published on
September 22, 2023

To achieve a hover effect in Webflow where part of the text changes when the mouse spotlight is activated, you can follow these steps:

  1. Create a new project or open an existing project in the Webflow Designer.

  2. Select the text element that you want to add the hover effect to.

  3. In the Style panel, click on the "+" icon next to the "Hover" state.

  4. This will create a new set of style properties for the hover state of the text element.

  5. Modify the text properties in the hover state to change the appearance of the text when hovered over. For example, you can change the font color, font size, or add text effects.

  6. Next, add an interaction to the text element. You can do this by clicking on the "+" icon in the Interactions panel.

  7. Choose the "Hover" trigger from the list of triggers.

  8. In the "Hover" interaction settings, select the "While hovered" option.

  9. Click on the "+" icon next to "While hovered" to add an action.

  10. Choose the "Affect different element" option to specify which element should be affected by the interaction.

  11. Select the element that contains the part of the text you want to change.

  12. In the action settings, choose the change you want to make to the element. For example, you can change the text content, font color, or add text effects.

  13. Preview your site to see the hover effect in action and make any necessary adjustments.

By following these steps, you can create a hover effect in Webflow where part of the text changes when the mouse spotlight is activated.

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