How can I add a delay of 1 second on tab changes in Webflow?

Published on
September 22, 2023

To add a delay of 1 second on tab changes in Webflow, you can utilize custom code and the Webflow interactions feature. Here's a step-by-step guide to achieve this:

  1. Open your Webflow project and navigate to the "Interactions" panel on the right-hand side of the Designer.
  2. Click on "+ New Interaction" to create a new interaction.
  3. In the interaction settings, choose the trigger that will initiate the tab change. For example, you can use a "Click" trigger on a button or element.
  4. Set the target element to the tab you want to navigate to. This could be a tab element or a wrapper with a tab link class.
  5. Under the "Affect" section, choose the property you want to animate. For example, you can choose "Opacity".
  6. Set the initial state of the property to 0, making the target element invisible.
  7. Click on "Add New Step" to create a new animation step.
  8. Adjust the duration of the animation to 1000ms (1 second) by dragging the duration slider.
  9. Set the final state of the property to 1, making the target element fully visible.
  10. Click on "Done" to save the interaction.

Once you have saved the interaction, it will be applied to the chosen trigger element. When the trigger event occurs (e.g., when you click on the button), the tab change will be delayed by 1 second, giving a smoother transition effect.

Please note: This method requires the use of Webflow's interactions feature, which is available in the Designer interface. However, if you want to further customize the delay or add more complex interactions, you may need to use custom code with Webflow's custom attributes or JavaScript.

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