What is the preferred method for controlling video autoplay and stopping when a div is shown/hidden in Webflow?

The preferred method for controlling video autoplay and stopping when a div is shown/hidden in Webflow is to utilize custom code and the Webflow Interactions feature. Follow the steps below to achieve this:

1. Upload your video: First, make sure your video is uploaded to a hosting platform like YouTube or Vimeo. This will allow you to embed the video in your Webflow project.

2. Insert an HTML embed element: Drag and drop an HTML embed element onto your Webflow page where you want the video to appear.

3. Embed the video code: Insert the embed code provided by YouTube or Vimeo into the HTML embed element. This will display the video on your Webflow page.

4. Create a custom code: Add a script tag within the HTML embed element to define the custom code that will control the autoplay and stopping of the video. Use JavaScript or jQuery to target the video element and manipulate its autoplay behavior based on the visibility of the div.

5. Use Webflow Interactions: In the Webflow Designer, select the div that should trigger the video to start or stop playing. Add an interaction to this div that targets the video element and triggers the custom code.

Here's an example of what the custom code may look like:

<script>  // Wait for the Webflow API to load  $(document).ready(function(){    // Get a reference to the video element    var video = $('#my-video')[0];        // Pause the video when the hidden div is shown    $('.hidden-div').on('show', function(){      video.pause();    });        // Start the video when the hidden div is hidden    $('.hidden-div').on('hide', function(){      video.play();    });  });</script>

In the above example, replace #my-video with the actual video element's ID, and replace .hidden-div with the class or ID of the div that should trigger the video. Adjust the event names and actions as needed based on your specific requirements.

Remember to publish your site to see the custom code and interactions in action. With this approach, you'll have full control over when the video autoplay starts and stops based on the visibility of the div.

Additional Questions:

1. How can I autoplay a video in Webflow?
2. What are the ways to embed a video in Webflow?
3. Can I control video playback using Webflow Interactions?