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How can I make the block in Webflow containing hidden text grow to the same height as the text itself when the button is clicked, without pushing other elements?

To achieve the desired effect of making the block containing hidden text grow to the same height as the text itself when the button is clicked without affecting other elements, you can utilize a combination of Webflow's interactions and CSS properties.

Here's a step-by-step guide to help you implement this:

1. Start by designing your block and hidden text elements. Ensure that the hidden text is set to `display: none;` or `opacity: 0;` initially.

2. Add a button element to the block and position it as desired.

3. Create a new interaction by selecting the block element and navigating to the Interactions panel.

4. Set the trigger for the interaction as a click on the button.

5. In the In animation section of the interaction panel, create a new step called "Show".

6. In the "Show" step, target the hidden text element using a class or element selector and change its display or opacity property to `display: block` or `opacity: 1`, respectively. This will reveal the hidden text.

7. You'll also need to set the height of the block to be the same as the hidden text's height. In the "Show" step, add a new property animation by clicking the plus icon and selecting "Custom".

8. In the "Custom" animation panel, select the block element and set the `height` property to `Auto` temporarily.

9. Publish your site and test the interaction. Clicking the button should reveal the hidden text and adjust the height of the block accordingly.

10. To prevent the block from pushing other elements when it expands, you can apply the following CSS properties to the block element:

```css
overflow: hidden;
position: relative;
```

11. Additionally, if you want to animate the height change smoothly, you can go back to the interaction panel and modify the "Show" step's property animation. Set the block's height property to either a fixed value or a percentage of the revealed text's height, depending on your design requirements.

By following these steps, you can create a dynamic interaction that expands the block containing hidden text to match its content's height without affecting other elements on the page.

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