How can I make videos automatically turn off on tab switch in Webflow?

Published on
September 22, 2023

To make videos automatically turn off on tab switch in Webflow, you can follow these steps:

  1. Select the video element: In the Webflow Designer, select the video element that you want to configure.

  2. Open the Interactions panel: Once the video element is selected, open the Interactions panel by clicking on the lightning bolt icon in the right-hand sidebar.

  3. Create a new interaction: In the Interactions panel, click on the "+" icon to create a new interaction.

  4. Set the trigger: Choose the trigger that you want to use to turn off the video when the tab is switched, such as "Page load" or "Click."

  5. Set the action: Under the "Element" dropdown in the interactions panel, select the video element. Then choose the action "Stop" from the "Action" dropdown. This action will stop the video playback.

  6. Select the new trigger: In the Triggers section of the Interactions panel, click on the trigger you just created. This will show a list of options to configure.

  7. Enable "While page is visible": In the trigger options, there should be an option called "While page is visible." Enable this option to make the video turn off when the tab is switched.

  8. Preview and publish: Preview your website to test the video behavior. If everything works as expected, publish your website to make the changes live.

By following these steps, you can ensure that videos on your website will automatically turn off when the tab is switched, providing a better user experience.

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