Learning to Create Scroll Toggle Interactions in Webflow

In this tutorial, we're going to learn how to switch out content while scrolling through a sticky section in Webflow. We'll also be able to anchor different parts of that section and display our progress as we scroll through it. The best part is that we can achieve all of this without touching any code, thanks to Webflow's powerful attributes and interactions.

Setting Up Our Scroll Section

We'll start by setting up a div that holds our entire scroll section. This div needs to have a position of relative and a specific attribute called TR-scroll-toggle with a value of component. Inside this section, we will add another div, which will act as our trigger with the attribute TR-scroll-toggle and a value of trigger.

Customizing Our Collections

We will be using a collection list for this tutorial, but you can also achieve similar effects with static content by replacing the collection list and items with divs instead.

Each item inside the collection list will have a trigger div and a specific attribute of TR-scroll-toggle with a value of list.

Creating Sticky Elements

Next, we'll add a sticky element inside our section, which will need a width of 100%, a height of 100 VH, and a position sticky 0 pixels to the top of its parent. This sticky element will also need a z-index of 2 to ensure it rests on top of the triggers.

Styling and Animating Our Content

Within our sticky section, we have three collection lists, each pulling from the same collection. We can apply the scroll toggle effect to as many collection lists inside our component as we'd like. Each list element inside the wrapper needs the custom attribute of TR-scroll-toggle with a value of list.

As we scroll past the section, the items will cycle through each of these three lists, and the items will receive a combo class of is-active whenever they become active. We can then add transitions to change the opacity of the items when they receive the is-active combo class.

Controlling Element Animations

We also have the ability to animate elements within the collection items by adding attributes such as TR-item-animation. This allows us to create effects such as width animations, parallax effects, and scaling of elements as we scroll past them. This granular control over the item animations can add a dynamic visual experience to our website.

Enhancing User Experience with Numbers, Anchors, and Snapping

We can further enhance the user experience by displaying the current and total numbers of items as we scroll past them using the attributes TR-scroll-toggle with values number-current and number-total respectively.

Additionally, we can enable smooth scrolling into the correct trigger div whenever a user clicks on an item within the section. This can be achieved by adding the attribute TR-anchors to the list elements.

Moreover, we can implement a snapping functionality, where the user is smoothly snapped into the correct position when releasing the scroll bar. This helps in creating a more polished and user-friendly experience.

Responsive Design Considerations

We want to ensure that our interactions adapt to different screen sizes. Webflow allows us to set up breakpoints for different screen sizes, and we can control the interaction based on the screen size using attributes such as TR-in-width.

For example, we can disable certain interactions on mobile by setting a minimum width where the interaction will work. This ensures that the interactive features are optimized for different devices, providing a seamless experience across various screen sizes.

Conclusion

With Webflow's powerful attributes and interactions, we can create captivating and interactive scroll toggle effects without delving into the code. Whether it's animating elements, displaying progress indicators, or optimizing the user experience for different devices, Webflow provides a robust platform for building engaging and dynamic web experiences.

By following the steps outlined in this tutorial, you can harness the power of Webflow to create scroll toggle interactions that captivate and delight your website visitors. The possibilities are endless, and with a bit of creativity, you can create truly captivating web experiences that leave a lasting impression.