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Is it possible in Webflow to have unique animations applied to specific viewports, such as altering the direction of movement for text from left to right on desktop and along the y-axis on mobile? Is there a workaround for this limitation?

Yes, it is absolutely possible to have unique animations applied to specific viewports in Webflow. While Webflow does not have built-in viewport-specific animations, there is a workaround to achieve this functionality.

The workaround involves utilizing Webflow's powerful interactions and breakpoints features. Here's how you can do it:

1. Design your layout: Start by designing your layout for both desktop and mobile viewports. Make sure to place your text element in a position that allows movement in both left-to-right and top-to-bottom directions without overlapping with other elements.

2. Create interactions: Set up your initial animation for the desktop viewport first. You can do this by applying an interaction to the text element, choosing the "Move" action and selecting the left-to-right direction. Adjust the duration and easing to achieve the desired effect.

3. Add a breakpoint: Next, add a breakpoint for the mobile viewport. Double-click the mobile breakpoint button on the top toolbar to switch to the mobile view. From here, make any necessary adjustments to your layout and styling for the mobile viewport.

4. Duplicate the interaction: Now, duplicate the interaction you created for the desktop viewport and modify it for the mobile viewport. Change the movement direction to top-to-bottom or along the y-axis instead of left-to-right.

5. Disable the original interaction: Go back to the desktop viewport and disable the original interaction applied to the text element. This ensures that the text only moves according to the interaction designed for the desktop viewport.

6. Enable the mobile-specific interaction: Switch back to the mobile viewport and enable the duplicated interaction for the text element. This ensures that the text element moves according to the interaction designed for the mobile viewport.

By following these steps, you can achieve unique animations applied to specific viewports in Webflow. Remember to use the interactions and breakpoints features strategically to ensure a seamless transition between viewports and animations.

It's worth noting that while this workaround provides viewport-specific animations, you might need to make additional adjustments to other aspects of your design to ensure a coherent visual experience across different devices.

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