How can I create a menu and button hover with a stroke interaction in Webflow?

Published on
September 22, 2023

To create a menu and button hover effect with a stroke interaction in Webflow, you can follow these steps:

  1. Create your elements: Start by creating the menu and button elements that you want to apply the hover effect to. You can use the built-in navbar component in Webflow to create your menu, and add a button element for your button.

  2. Design the initial state: Customize the appearance of your menu and button in their initial state. Set the font, color, size, and any other styles you want for your elements.

  3. Create a hover state: Select the menu or button element, and navigate to the "States" tab in the right sidebar. Click on the "+" icon and choose "Hover" to create a new hover state. In this state, you will define the styles for the menu or button when it's hovered over.

  4. Add a stroke effect: In the hover state, you can add a stroke effect to the menu or button element. Select the element and go to the styles panel. Under the "Borders & Shadows" section, click on the "+" icon to add a new border. Set the border type to "Stroke" and adjust the width, color, and other properties to your desired settings.

  5. Style the stroke animation: After adding the stroke effect, you can animate it to create an interactive hover effect. Select the element and go to the interactions panel. Click on the "+" icon to add a new interaction, and choose "While page is scrolling" or "While page is scrolling in view" depending on your preference.

  6. Configure the stroke interaction: In the interaction settings, choose the trigger to be "Mouse hover" and select the hover state you created earlier. Enable the "Affect different element" option and select the menu or button element that you want the stroke effect to be applied to.

  7. Customize the stroke animation: Modify the animation properties of the stroke effect to your desired settings. You can adjust the duration, easing, and other parameters to create the desired hover effect.

  8. Preview and refine: Preview your menu and button hover effect to see how it looks and feels. Make any necessary adjustments to the stroke animation or other styles until you're satisfied with the result.

By following these steps, you can create a menu and button hover effect with a stroke interaction in Webflow.

Additional questions:

  • How do I style a menu in Webflow?
  • Can I add multiple hover interactions to an element in Webflow?
  • How do I create a button with custom animations in Webflow?