What could be causing my infinite marquee to stop rather than continue infinitely in Webflow?

Published on
September 22, 2023

If your infinite marquee in Webflow is stopping rather than continuing indefinitely, there are several potential causes to consider:

  1. Length of Content: Check if your content inside the marquee is too long. If the content exceeds the available space, it might cause the marquee to stop moving. Adjust the content length or marquee width accordingly.

  2. Container Size: Make sure that the container holding the marquee has an appropriate size. If the container is too small, it could halt the marquee's movement. Increase the container size to accommodate the marquee content.

  3. CSS Animation Properties: Verify that the CSS animation properties used for the marquee are set correctly. Specifically, check the following properties:

    • animation-duration: Ensure that this property is set to a suitable duration to keep the marquee moving smoothly. A value of infinite can be used if you want it to continue indefinitely.
    • animation-timing-function: Set this property to a value such as linear to ensure a smooth and continuous movement of the marquee.
    • animation-iteration-count: Confirm that the animation iteration count is set to infinite. This ensures that the animation repeats indefinitely.
  4. Overflow Settings: Check the overflow settings of the marquee container. If the overflow property is set to something other than visible, it could be causing the marquee to appear stopped. Make sure the overflow property is set correctly for the marquee container.

  5. Conflicting CSS Rules: Examine the CSS rules applied to the marquee closely. It's possible that there may be conflicting rules causing the marquee to stop. Check for any conflicting properties, duplicate rules, or conflicting animations that may interfere with the marquee's movement.

  6. Browser Compatibility: Lastly, ensure that the browser you are using supports the marquee functionality. Some modern browsers have deprecated or removed support for certain CSS properties or elements, including the <marquee> element. Consider using alternative methods or libraries if the marquee does not work as expected across different browsers.

By addressing these potential causes, you should be able to troubleshoot and resolve the issue of your infinite marquee stopping rather than continuing indefinitely in Webflow.

Additional questions:

  1. How can I make my marquee continue scrolling indefinitely in Webflow?
  2. What are some alternative methods to create a scrolling marquee in Webflow?
  3. How do I troubleshoot cross-browser compatibility issues with my Webflow marquee?