How can I create animated underlines in Webflow that are not longer than the menu word and have a separate color for the current page word?

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September 22, 2023

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To create animated underlines in Webflow that are not longer than the menu word and have a separate color for the current page word, you can follow these steps:

Create the menu items: Start by creating a nav bar or menu where you want the animated underlines to appear. Add a link block for each menu item.
Style the menu items: Customize the appearance of your menu items by adjusting the font type, size, color, and spacing.
Add the underline element: Inside each link block, add a div block or span element to serve as the underline. Set the initial width of the underline to 0.
Position the underline: To position the underline appropriately, you can set the display property of the underline element to inline-block and the position property to relative.
Set the animation effect: Add a hover interaction to each link block. On hover, set the width of the underline element to match the width of the menu word. You can achieve this by using the "Size" animation preset and selecting "Width".
Customize the color for the current page word: If you want to have a separate color for the current page word, you can add a class to the link block of the current page. Then, in the styling panel, set the color of the current page word and underline to the desired color.
Additional animation effects (optional): If you want to add more animation effects, such as changing the color of the underline or animating its position, you can do so by adding additional hover interactions.

By following these steps, you will be able to create animated underlines in Webflow that are not longer than the menu word and have a separate color for the current page word. This will give your menu a dynamic and visually appealing appearance.

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