How can I make the video player stop when scrolling on my Webflow portfolio?

Published on
September 22, 2023

To make the video player stop when scrolling on your Webflow portfolio, you can follow these steps:

  1. Add a custom code embed: First, navigate to the page where you want the video player to be located. In the Designer, select the element that contains the video player or the section that contains the player. Then, go to the Settings panel on the right and click on the "+" icon next to "Custom Code". Choose "Embed" and paste the following code inside the embed:
<script>window.addEventListener('scroll', function() {  var videoPlayer = document.getElementById('your-video-player-id'); // Replace 'your-video-player-id' with the ID of your video player  var video = videoPlayer.getElementsByTagName("video")[0];  if (videoPlayer != null && videoPlayer.getBoundingClientRect().top > window.innerHeight) {    video.pause();  } else {    video.play();  }});</script>
  1. Customize the code: In the code provided, replace 'your-video-player-id' with the actual ID of your video player. You can find the ID by selecting the video player element, going to the Settings panel, and looking for the "ID" field.

  2. Preview and test: Save your changes, open the preview mode, and test the scrolling behavior. The video player should now pause when it goes out of the viewport and resume playing when it comes back into view.

  3. Adjust video player positioning: If you want the video player to stop playing when only a certain part of it is out of view, you may need to adjust its positioning. Make sure that the positioning of the video player or its containing element is set to "relative" or "fixed" for the code to work correctly.

By implementing this custom code, you can ensure that your video player stops playing when the user scrolls away, providing a better user experience and preventing unnecessary distractions.

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