How can I make the Team section in Webflow expand when clicked, pushing down the other sections to reveal the person's bio? Is there a tutorial or guide available for this feature?
TL;DR
- Wrap each team member in a container with a visible header and hidden bio section (set to Display: None).
- Use Webflow Interactions on the header to toggle the bio’s height and visibility on click.
- Animate height changes using a combo class or fixed max height, allowing smooth expansion/collapse.
- Ensure each interaction targets only its specific element for independent toggles.
- Uses no custom code—built entirely with Webflow-native functionality.
You want a click-to-expand Team section in Webflow that reveals a team member’s bio and shifts other content downward dynamically. This is best achieved using Webflow interactions and collapsing divs—here’s how.
1. Design the Collapsible Bio Section
- Wrap each team member in a parent container (e.g.,
Team Member Wrapper). - Inside each wrapper, create:
- A visible section (e.g., image and name in a
Team Headerdiv). - A hidden bio section (e.g.,
Bio Content) with paragraph text, set to Display: None in the Style panel.
2. Set Up the Click Interaction
- Select the
Team Headerdiv. - Go to the Interactions panel in Webflow.
- Create a new interaction: Element trigger → Mouse Click (Tap).
3. Build the Show/Hide Animation
- In the click interaction, set it to toggle:
- First Click:
- Action 1: Set the
Bio Contentdiv’s Display to Block (under “Style”). - Action 2: Add a size transition using Height: Auto → animate to full height using a custom animation (you’ll need to set the height to “0px” initially and animate to a fixed max height or auto using the "Open" combo class).
- Action 3 (optional): Rotate an arrow icon if present.
- Action 1: Set the
- Second Click:
- Reverse the animation, setting Height back to 0 and Display to None.
4. Enable Multiple Bios to Expand Independently (Optional)
- If you want each bio to open/close independently, make sure:
- Each instance uses interactions tied to the current element only.
- Bio divs have unique combo classes or are enclosed so the trigger only affects children elements.
5. Dependency-Free Solution (No Custom Code)
- This method uses Webflow-native Interactions, so no third-party libraries or custom code are needed.
6. Recommended Webflow Tutorial
- Webflow’s own guide: Search for "Webflow Accordion Tutorial" on Webflow University.
- This behavior is functionally an accordion layout, which is well-documented.
Summary
To create an expanding Team section in Webflow, use native Interactions to toggle the visibility and height of each bio container. Visit Webflow University’s accordion tutorial for step-by-step visuals—it closely mirrors the feature you're implementing.