How to Build a Real-Time Text Mirroring Feature in Webflow

Are you looking to add a layer of customization and interaction to your web forms? With Webflow, you can implement a real-time text mirroring feature that dynamically mirrors the text entered by the user in a text input field. This not only creates a personalized experience but also enhances user interaction on your website. In this tutorial, we'll guide you through the process of implementing this feature using Webflow without writing a single line of code.

Creating the Form and Text Elements in Webflow

Firstly, let's start by setting up the form and text elements in Webflow. You can create a basic form with input fields for name and email. Additionally, add text elements where you want to mirror the input text.

Setting Unique IDs for Elements

Each input field and its corresponding text element should have a unique ID assigned to them. This step is crucial as it enables us to link the input and text elements later using JavaScript. In our example, the name input field has the ID 'name input' and the corresponding text element has the ID 'name text'. Similarly, the email input field has the ID 'email input' and its corresponding text element has the ID 'email text'.

Duplication for Multiple Fields

If you have a larger form with multiple fields, you can duplicate this process for each set of input and text elements. Ensure that each set has unique IDs to facilitate the linkage in JavaScript.

Implementing the Real-Time Text Mirror Feature

Now, let's dive into the process of implementing the real-time text mirroring feature using custom code in Webflow.

Adding Custom JavaScript in Webflow

1. Accessing Designer: Navigate to the Webflow Designer and locate the page where your form and text elements are placed.

2. Inserting Script: In the page settings or custom code section, insert the following JavaScript code just before the closing body tag of your page:

   ```javascript

   ```

Understanding the JavaScript Code

Let's break down the JavaScript code to understand how it mirrors the text in real time.

• Name Input: On typing in the 'name input' field, the JavaScript event listener triggers a function to update the text of the 'name text' element with the value entered in the input field.

• Email Input: Similarly, the event listener for the 'email input' field updates the text of the 'email text' element in real time as the user types in the email input field.

Handling Multiple Fields

If you have multiple fields in your form, you can replicate the same event listener and function for each field, ensuring that unique IDs are assigned to the input and text elements.

Testing and Customizing the Feature

Once you have implemented the real-time text mirroring feature, preview your form in the Webflow designer or publish your site to see the feature in action. As you type in the input fields, you should observe the corresponding text elements updating in real time.

Customization and Personalization

You can further enhance the user experience by customizing the mirrored text elements. For instance, you can style the text elements using Webflow's design tools to match the overall look and feel of your website.

Conclusion

Implementing a real-time text mirroring feature in Webflow allows you to create a highly interactive and personalized experience for users interacting with your web forms. By following the simple steps outlined in this tutorial, you can effortlessly integrate this feature into your Webflow projects without the need for advanced coding knowledge.

We hope this tutorial has been insightful and encourages you to explore the diverse range of interactive features that Webflow empowers you to create for your websites.

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