Implementation overview

How to Make simple and accessible animations on Webflow?

Creating simple and accessible animations is important for enhancing user experience without overwhelming or confusing users, particularly those with disabilities. Accessible animations should be subtle, purposeful and provide clear feedback to users.

How to do it on Webflow?

Do's

✅ Keep Animations Subtle: Use animations sparingly, ensuring they are smooth and do not cause distractions. https://webflow.com/accessibility/checklist/task/use-subtle-animations-that-dont-flash-more-than-recommended 

✅ Include motion warnings: it’s important to include a motion warning if your site uses excessive motion or if you’re linking to a page that uses excessive motion.

https://webflow.com/accessibility/checklist/task/include-motion-warnings

Don'ts

❌Avoid excessive motion behind text: Using motion behind static text creates a depth mismatch that can be triggering 

https://webflow.com/accessibility/checklist/task/avoid-excessive-motion-behind-text

Tools
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