Creating Text Staggered Animations on Scroll in Webflow

In this tutorial, we'll learn how to create text staggered animations on scroll in Webflow. We'll explore how to implement these animations, customize them, and ensure they trigger when the element scrolls into view.

Introduction

You might have noticed the cloneable animations in the description below the tutorial video. These animations are reusable and can be easily applied to multiple elements on the same page. The animations trigger every time an element scrolls into view.

Each element being animated in the cloneable has two data attributes. The first attribute, "text split," splits the text element into spans for each word and spans for each letter. The second attribute is the name of the animation you want to apply to the element.

Let's explore how to create and customize these staggered animations in Webflow using custom code, SplitType Library, GSAP, and scroll triggers.

Using Custom Code in Webflow

To implement these animations in Webflow, we'll utilize custom code, which can be added to the page settings or project settings.

The custom code we'll be using integrates a free SplitType Library, GSAP for animation creation, and Scroll Trigger to play the animations on scroll.

The first step is to ensure the DOM content is loaded before running any JavaScript. We can achieve this by adding a DOM content loaded event listener.

Implementing Text Split and Animation Creation

We'll use the SplitType Library to grab every element with the "text split" attribute and break it into word and character spans.

Once the text elements are split, we'll proceed to create our scroll-triggered animation. An important point to note is that the animations are created for each element with a specific data attribute.

We'll set up a loop to create a timeline for each element with a particular animation attribute, such as "word slide up," and customize the animation using GSAP.

Customizing the Animation Triggers

After setting up the animations, we need to ensure they trigger when the elements scroll into view. We'll use scroll triggers to achieve this.

We'll define the trigger timing by specifying when the animation should play or restart based on the scroll position. We can customize the trigger points based on the element's position relative to the viewport, ensuring the animations are visually appealing as the elements enter and exit the view.

Handling Element Visibility and Webflow Editor Compatibility

To prevent the full visibility of text elements before the animations start, we'll utilize CSS to set the initial opacity of the text elements to zero. This helps in avoiding any flash of the full text box before the animations are triggered.

However, it's important to consider the visibility of the text elements within the Webflow Editor. We can add custom CSS to ensure the text elements are visible and editable within the Webflow Editor while still maintaining the desired initial opacity for animation purposes.

Implementing Additional Scroll-Triggers for Animations

We can further expand our animations by creating additional scroll triggers for different types of animations. For example, we can set up a separate animation targeting elements with the "letter slide down" attribute.

By reusing the scroll-trigger creation function, we can efficiently implement the scroll triggers for different animations, reducing duplicate code and streamlining the implementation process.

Conclusion

In conclusion, creating text staggered animations on scroll in Webflow involves integrating custom code, SplitType Library, GSAP, and scroll triggers. By customizing the animation triggers and ensuring the visibility of elements, we can create visually appealing and interactive animations that enhance the user experience on web pages.

The process involves splitting text elements, creating timelines for animations, customizing scroll triggers, and ensuring compatibility with the Webflow Editor. By following these steps, you can effectively implement and customize text staggered animations on scroll in Webflow, adding dynamic and engaging elements to your web designs.

I hope you found this tutorial helpful in understanding how to create text staggered animations on scroll in Webflow. Thank you for watching, and stay tuned for more tutorials on web design and animation techniques.