Animating text in Framer
In this Framer tutorial, you will learn Animating text in Framer. We explain a practical workflow, highlight the key settings that affect the result, and show how to apply the technique on real pages for cleaner UX and better site performance.
How do I add and customize a text effect in Framer?
To add a text effect in Framer, first make sure you have a text layer selected. Otherwise, the text effect option won’t appear in the properties panel. With your text box selected, go to the properties panel, click on Effects, and select Text Effect. You can then choose a trigger (such as on appear, layer in view, or section in view), pick from preset animations like blur, flip, or shake, and decide whether to animate per character, word, line, or the whole element. You can further customize properties like opacity, scale, blur amount, Y offset, transition type, and delays to achieve your desired animation.
What is the difference between animating text per character, word, line, or element in Framer?
Animating per character, word, line, or element determines how the text effect is applied. Per character animates each letter individually with a staggered delay, per word animates each word, per line animates each line, and element animates the entire text box at once. Each option affects the animation’s rhythm and duration. Animating by character or word creates a more detailed, staggered effect, while animating by line or element results in a quicker, more unified animation.
How can I control the timing and stagger of text animations in Framer?
You can control the timing of text animations using the delay and transition settings in the text effect popover. The initial delay sets when the animation starts, while the stagger delay controls the time between each animated unit (character, word, or line). For example, a 0.05 second stagger will create a slight delay between each unit, while increasing it makes the stagger more dramatic. Adjusting the transition duration and adding effects like bounce can further refine the animation’s feel and pacing.
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