Is there a simple way to add an animated gradient background to a section or div in Webflow, without needing extensive knowledge of custom code?

You can add an animated gradient background in Webflow with minimal custom code, using only a simple embed and native styling tools.

1. Create the Section or Div

• Add a Section or Div Block in your Webflow project where you want the animated background.
• Give it a unique class name (e.g., animated-bg).
• Set the section’s position to relative or absolute as needed, and width/height to 100% or a fixed size.

2. Insert a Custom Embed Element

• Drag a "Embed" element into the Section or Div.

• Paste this minimal CSS for the animation directly into the Embed:

  Example CSS:
  ```css

  ```

• Click Save & Close.

3. Apply the Class to Your Section or Div

• Select the section or div where you want the effect.
• Apply the same class name used in the CSS (e.g., animated-bg) to this element.
• You should now see the animated gradient once the site is published or previewed.

4. Adjust Responsiveness and Layering (if needed)

• If you want content over the animated background, you can set the gradient div to absolute, 100% width/height, and place your content above it with a higher z-index.
• Or, simply use the gradient on a background layer and place content inside the same element.

Summary

You can create an animated gradient background in Webflow using a simple Embed element with custom CSS and applying a matching class to your Section or Div — no advanced coding is required.