Is there a simple or native way to apply a split text effect and reanimate a paragraph in Webflow?

Published on
September 22, 2023

Yes, there is a simple and native way to apply a split text effect and reanimate a paragraph in Webflow. Webflow provides a powerful interaction feature called "Interactions 2.0" that allows you to create dynamic animations and effects without writing any code. Here's how you can achieve the split text effect and reanimation:

  1. Select the paragraph element you want to apply the effect to.

  2. Go to the "Interactions" panel on the right side of the Webflow designer.

  3. Click on the "+" button to create a new interaction.

  4. In the interaction settings, choose the trigger type that you want to use to initiate the effect. For example, you can choose "Page Load" to trigger the effect when the page loads, or "Hover" to trigger the effect when the user hovers over the paragraph.

  5. Once you've set the trigger, choose the animation type. In this case, choose "Split Text" under the "Animations" section.

  6. Configure the split text animation by adjusting the options provided. For example, you can choose to split the text by characters, words, or lines.

  7. Next, you can create additional animations to reanimate the split text. For example, you can animate the split text to move, fade, or scale.

  8. Fine-tune the animation by adjusting the duration, easing, and other settings available.

  9. Preview the animation to see how it looks. You can also view and tweak the animation in the "Timeline" panel.

  10. Once you're satisfied with the animation, publish your site to make it live.

By following these steps, you can easily apply a split text effect and reanimate a paragraph in Webflow using the native interaction feature. This enables you to create engaging and dynamic content without the need for custom code.

Additional questions:

  • How do I apply other types of animations in Webflow?
  • Can I use custom code to create more complex effects in Webflow?
  • Is it possible to trigger animations based on user scrolling in Webflow?