How can I stop an animation on a column in Webflow when the mouse hovers over it?

To stop an animation on a column in Webflow when the mouse hovers over it, you can use interaction triggers and interactions in the Webflow Designer. Here's a step-by-step guide to achieve this:

1. Select the column: In the Webflow Designer, click on the column you want to apply the animation to. You should see the column selected in the element tree panel on the left.

2. Create a new interaction: In the right sidebar, click on the "+ New Interaction" button. This will open up the interactions panel.

3. Choose a trigger: In the interactions panel, click on the "Hover" trigger option. This will set the interaction to be triggered when the mouse hovers over the column.

4. Add an initial animation: In the interactions panel, click on the "+ Add Animation" button. Choose the type of animation you want to apply, such as fade in, slide in, or any other available options. Customize the animation properties like duration, easing, and delay as per your requirements.

5. Duplicate the initial animation: With the initial animation still selected in the interactions panel, click on the "Duplicate" button next to it. This will create a copy of the animation.

6. Edit the duplicated animation: Select the duplicated animation in the interactions panel and modify it to reverse or cancel the effect of the initial animation. For example, if the initial animation fades in the column, you can set the duplicated animation to fade out or reset the opacity to its initial state.

7. Connect the animations: With both animations created, drag the duplicate animation and drop it onto the initial animation in the interactions panel. This will create a connection between the two animations, making the duplicate animation cancel the initial animation when triggered.

8. Set the target elements: By default, Webflow applies the animation to the selected element. However, if you want to apply the animation to specific child elements within the column, you can set them as the target elements. Click on the "Target" dropdown in the interactions panel and select the element(s) within the column you want the animation to affect.

9. Preview and adjust: Use the preview mode in the Webflow Designer to test the animation. Make necessary adjustments to the animation properties to achieve the desired effect.

That's it! By following these steps, you can create an interaction that stops an animation on a column in Webflow when the mouse hovers over it. Remember to publish your site for the changes to take effect on the live version.