Is it possible to use Webflow to create hover effects that change elements other than the one being hovered over?

Yes, Webflow allows you to create hover effects that target and change elements other than the one being hovered. This is done using Combo Classes and Element Triggers in Webflow Interactions.

1. Use the Right Element Trigger

• Select the element that will be hovered.
• Go to the Interactions panel (lightning bolt icon).
• Click + next to Element Trigger and choose Mouse Hover (Hover In/Out).
• Choose to Affect another element instead of the one being hovered.

2. Target Another Element with a Class or Selector

• Under the hover interaction settings, choose Target: Class or Target: Specific element inside or outside the hovered element.
• If the target element is outside the hierarchy of the hover-trigger element, you must give it a unique class or ID.

3. Set Actions on Hover In and Hover Out

• On Hover In, add an action such as Change Opacity, Move, Scale, or Style Change to the target element.
• On Hover Out, reverse the action to return the element to its original state.
• You can fine-tune animations with easing and durations for more polished effects.

4. Use Combo Classes for More Control

• If the same class is used across many elements but you want only one affected, use a Combo Class to differentiate the target element.
• This lets you scope the interaction more precisely without affecting all elements globally.

5. Use “Only Affect Children” for Better Performance

• If the target element is a child of the trigger, enable the Limit to nested elements option to improve performance and prevent unintended changes to similar elements elsewhere.

Summary

Webflow fully supports hover effects that impact other elements using hover triggers and targeted interactions. Simply assign a trigger to one element and set the animation to affect another element using class or ID targeting.