Simple Scroll Animations with HTML and JavaScript [Quick Guide]

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Scroll animations can add a touch of elegance and interactivity to your web pages. In this quick guide, I'll walk you through creating simple scroll animations using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. We'll focus on a basic slide-up animation that triggers when elements come into view.

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Step 1: Setting Up the HTML

First, let's create a basic HTML structure. We'll add some elements that we want to animate when they scroll into view.



Step 2: Adding CSS for Animations


Next, we'll define the CSS keyframes for the slide-up animation and apply the animation to elements when they come into view.




Step 3: Writing JavaScript for Scroll Detection


We'll use the  API to detect when elements come into view and add the appropriate animation class.




Putting It All Together


With the HTML, CSS, and JavaScript in place, your scroll animations should now work seamlessly. As you scroll down the page, elements with the  class will slide up into view.


Full Example


Here's the complete code for reference:


HTML:




CSS:




JavaScript:




Conclusion


With just a few lines of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, you can create engaging scroll animations that enhance the user experience on your website. Feel free to experiment with different animations and thresholds to achieve the desired effect.
About Stefan Kudla
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