Is there a solution for preventing a video from continuing to play after closing a modal window in Webflow without using custom code?

Published on
September 22, 2023

Yes, there is a solution for preventing a video from continuing to play after closing a modal window in Webflow without using custom code. You can achieve this by utilizing Webflow's built-in interactions and the HTML5 video element. Here is a step-by-step guide on how to accomplish this:

  1. Add a modal window component to your Webflow project and place the video element within it.
  2. Give the modal window a unique class name by selecting it and adding a class in the "Class" field of the settings panel.
  3. Click on the video element within the modal and give it a unique class name as well.
  4. Create an interaction for the modal window by selecting it and clicking on the "+ Add Animation" button in the interactions panel.
  5. In the interaction settings, choose the trigger for the interaction. It could be a click on a close button or a click anywhere outside the modal window.
  6. Add an action to the interaction by clicking on the "+ Add Action" button.
  7. Select the video element within the modal from the dropdown menu under "Element to animate".
  8. Choose the "Play" action from the list of available options.
  9. Below the action, click on the gear icon to access more advanced settings for the action.
  10. In the advanced settings, enable the option to "Reset on close".
  11. Publish your website to see the interaction in action.

By following these steps, you will be able to create an interaction that plays the video when the modal window opens and stops it when the modal window is closed. This can provide a seamless user experience without the need for custom code.

Additional Questions:

  1. How can I add a modal window to my Webflow project?
  2. Can I control the playback of a video in Webflow without using interactions?
  3. Is it possible to add custom code to Webflow for more advanced functionalities?