How can I create a background scroll interaction effect using Webflow?
TL;DR
- Add a background to a large section or div, then open the Interactions panel and select the "While page is scrolling" trigger.
- Create an animation targeting the background element, adjust properties like background position or color across the scroll range, then preview and fine-tune for desired parallax or scroll effects.
To create a background scroll interaction effect in Webflow, you can use the Interactions (IX2) panel to animate background properties based on the page’s scroll position.
1. Set Up Your Target Element
- Select or create a section or div block that will have the background effect.
- Go to the Style panel, apply a background image, gradient, or color to the element.
- Ensure the element has enough height (e.g., 100vh or more), so scrolling occurs.
2. Open the Interactions Panel
- Click on the Interactions (lightning bolt) icon on the right.
- Under the Page Trigger section, click + and choose "While page is scrolling".
3. Create Scroll-Based Animation
- Click + Add Animation, then name it (e.g., “Background Scroll”).
- Click + Add Action and choose “Affect different element(s)”.
- Set the target to your background-containing element using a class name or specific ID.
- Choose Background Color, Background Position, or Opacity (depending on your goal).
4. Configure the Scroll Range and Animation
- Use the 0% to 100% scroll range to define how scroll affects the animation.
- For example:
- To move background vertically: set Background Position Y = 0% at 0%, and Background Position Y = 100% at 100%.
- This creates a parallax-style scroll effect for the background image.
- Set easing options and duration if needed.
5. Preview and Adjust
- Click Preview Interactions (eye icon) to test the effect live.
- Tweak your scroll percentages or background values to refine the effect.
- Make sure background images use cover or the correct repeat settings for smooth transitions.
Summary
To create a background scroll interaction effect in Webflow, use the “While page is scrolling” trigger in the Interactions panel to animate the background position or color of an element based on scroll progress. This allows you to create parallax and other engaging visual effects tied to user scrolling.