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La notion en bref : - Trigger Webflow : un déclencheur d’animation qui lance une action spécifique lors d’un événement précis sur un site Webflow. - Types de triggers : sur chargement de page, au scroll, au clic, au survol, etc. - Animation contrôlée : permet de synchroniser l’animation avec l’interaction utilisateur ou le comportement de la page. - Personnalisation avancée : facile à intégrer sans codage, mais aussi extensible avec du code personnalisé. - Usage fréquent : améliorer l’expérience utilisateur en rendant les pages plus dynamiques et interactives.

What is a trigger in Webflow?

A Trigger in Webflow is an animation trigger event that allows you to activate an animation or an interaction when certain conditions are met. These conditions can be varied: when the page loads, when the user scrolls the page, clicks on an element, or hovers over a specific area. In other words, a trigger is the mechanism that starts or controls the start of an animation in the Webflow environment, thus facilitating the creation of interactive web interfaces without coding.

The different types of triggers in Webflow

Webflow offers several types of triggers that correspond to different possible events:

  • Page Load Trigger : the animation starts when the page loads.
  • Scroll Trigger : the animation is activated according to the progress of the page scrolling.
  • Click Trigger : Start an animation when an element is clicked.
  • Hover Trigger : triggers an animation when hovering over an element.
  • Mouse Move Trigger : activates an animation based on mouse movements.

These triggers allow you to create immersive experiences by linking animations to user events or natural navigation on the page.

How do triggers work in Webflow?

Triggers are configured via the Webflow visual interface, where you select an element, identify the triggering event, and assign an animation or an interaction to this event. These animations are often created with the integrated Webflow animation tool, which offers a timeline to manage transitions, transformations, opacity changes, movements, etc.

The power of triggers lies in their precise synchronization with visitor behavior: for example, a scroll trigger can show a gradual fade-in effect as the element enters the display window, creating a fluid and natural effect.

Benefits and use cases of Webflow Triggers

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No-code animations with a wide range of triggers (scroll, click, hover) and precise visual control. Used for intro animations, scroll reveals, button interactions, or dynamic display of menus and modals.

Advanced customization and integration

Although Webflow offers simple access to triggers through its interface, it is also possible to go further thanks to the integration of custom code (JavaScript). This makes it possible to associate more complex or external events with Webflow animations, or to create tailor-made interactions. For example:

document.querySelector('.button').addEventListener('mouseenter', () => { Webflow.require('ix2').init(); // custom code to trigger an animation });

This flexibility makes Webflow triggers a powerful tool for creating modern, interactive and fluid websites, combining design and optimal user experience.

Conclusion

Webflow triggers are essential for animating a website in response to user actions or context. They provide an intuitive and powerful mechanism for managing animations and interactions without heavy programming, while leaving room for advanced customizations. Whether it is to boost the reception of a site, reinforce interactions or create visual effects by scrolling, mastering the operation of triggers is a key skill to get the most out of Webflow.

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