How can I create a word animation like the one in the hero section where the bottom line of text changes in Webflow? I need tips, tutorials, or videos to help me achieve this. I've searched on the forum but haven't found the right solution yet. Thank you!
TL;DR
- Stack dynamic words vertically inside an overflow-hidden wrapper next to static text.
- Animate the vertical movement of the words using Webflow interactions, set to loop, or use Lottie for advanced effects.
You're trying to replicate a word-changing animation often used in hero sections—where one line of text updates dynamically while the rest stays static. Here's how you can recreate this effect in Webflow.
1. Create the Static and Dynamic Layout
- Use a Section for the hero and place a Text Block or Heading inside it.
- Break your headline into two parts:
- A static part (e.g., “We help you find”).
- A dynamic part (e.g., “designers”, “developers”, “freelancers”) that will change.
2. Structure the Changing Words
- Nest the changing words in a Wrapper Div (e.g.,
word-wrapper) inside the headline. - Inside this wrapper, place a Text Block for each word, stacked vertically.
- Apply a fixed height and overflow: hidden to the wrapper to ensure only one word shows at a time.
Example structure:
- Heading: “We help you find”
word-wrapper(overflow hidden)- Word 1: "designers"
- Word 2: "developers"
- Word 3: "freelancers"
3. Animate with Webflow Interactions
- Go to Interactions > Page Load or Looping Animation.
- Create a Timed Animation:
- Add a Move animation to shift the inner words container vertically upward.
- Use delays and easing to control pacing.
- After reaching the last word, reset the position back to the first word.
- Set the animation to loop.
4. Optional: Use Split Text or Lottie for Advanced Effects
- For more stylized animations like typing, fading, or flipping, consider one of these:
- Use Lottie animations for advanced control. Services like Haiku Animator or Lordicon can help build the animated word sequences.
- Or create the animation in After Effects with Bodymovin and export as Lottie.
5. Tutorials & Resources
- Webflow University – Text Effects (for general animations)
- Tim Ricks YouTube Channel – He covers dynamic word change effects using Webflow interactions.
- Finsweet's Attributes (for CMS-driven or JS-enhanced solutions)
- Sample cloneable project: Search "typing animation" or "text cycle animation" on Webflow Showcase.
Summary
To create a word-changing animation in Webflow, stack multiple word elements vertically inside a wrapper, hide overflow, and animate their vertical movement using Webflow’s interactions. For advanced effects, consider using Lottie animations or download a cloneable project from the Webflow showcase.