Is there a way to properly close the nav menu when clicking on a nav link that goes to a section on the same page in Webflow?

Published on
September 22, 2023

Yes, in Webflow, there is a way to properly close the navigation menu when clicking on a navigation link that goes to a section on the same page. You can achieve this by using a combination of custom code and interactions. Here's a step-by-step guide on how to accomplish this:

  1. Create your navigation menu: Start by creating your navigation menu using the Nav Bar component or by building a custom navigation structure.

  2. Add a custom attribute: To identify the navigation links that should close the menu when clicked, add a custom attribute to those links. For example, you can add a custom attribute called data-close-menu to the navigation links.

  3. Create an interaction: Go to the Interactions panel and create a new interaction. Choose the trigger for the interaction, which should be the navigation links with the data-close-menu attribute.

  4. Configure the interaction: In the interaction settings, choose an appropriate trigger type, such as "Affect different element". Then select the menu element that you want to close when the link is clicked.

  5. Add an action: Add an action to the interaction that will close the menu. This can be achieved by setting the display property of the menu element to "None" or by animating it to fade out or slide up. Make sure to set an appropriate easing and duration for the animation.

  6. Save and test: Save the interaction and test it on your live site. When you click on a navigation link with the data-close-menu attribute, the menu should close gracefully.

By following these steps, you can ensure that the navigation menu closes properly when clicking on a navigation link that goes to a section on the same page in Webflow.

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