You can reveal anything on hover with just a little CSS magic. Horizontal or vertical, it’s all possible. Great for menus, cards, and more. Just add some classes, paste in the CSS, and watch the magic happen. So go ahead, give it a try and make your website more engaging!🪄🎩
How to Reveal Anything on Hover
I’m going to demonstrate how to use CSS to reveal text, icons, images, or containers in Elementor on hover. This effect can be applied horizontally or vertically to create interactive and engaging elements on your website.
Creating a Horizontal Reveal Effect
To start, we need a basic container that will hold the visible and hidden elements. By setting the direction of this container to row, we can ensure the elements are displayed side by side. We then give unique classes to the visible and hidden containers to target them with CSS.
| Element | CSS Class |
|---|---|
| Visible | visible |
| Hidden | reveal |
.container {
display: flex;
flex-direction: row;
}
.visible {
width: 100%;
}
.reveal {
width: 0;
overflow: hidden;
}
Customizing the Horizontal Reveal Effect
We can adjust the gap between the elements by setting the gap to zero and controlling the hover effect color and scale animation. By changing the width of both containers, we control the space and reveal speed.
| Aspect | Adjustment |
|---|---|
| Gap between elements | Set gap to zero |
| Hover effect color | Modify background color on hover |
| Animation | Adjust scale and width |
Tip: Maintaining a smooth reveal effect requires balancing the container width and scale animation for a seamless user experience.
Implementing the Vertical Reveal Effect
The vertical reveal effect requires a different approach. By setting a unique class for the hidden container and adjusting the overflow and height, we can bring attention to the content on hover.
| Element | CSS Class |
|---|---|
| Hidden Container | reveal-vertical |
.reveal-vertical {
height: 0;
overflow: hidden;
max-height: 330px;
}
Responsive Reveal Effects
To ensure the reveal effects remain consistent across devices and screen sizes, media queries can be used to adjust the width, height, and color changes for a seamless experience on all devices.
| Screen Size | MediaQuery Adjustment |
|---|---|
| Mobile | Disable horizontal reveal effect |
| Tablet | Customize reveal effect for tablets |
Note: Responsive design ensures the reveal effects adapt to various screen sizes without affecting functionality.
Making Clickable Reveal Elements
To make the revealed content clickable, the container can be converted into a clickable link using the HTML tag option in Elementor. This allows for interactive elements that enhance user engagement.
Conclusion
The ability to reveal content on hover in Elementor using CSS provides a versatile way to create interactive and visually appealing website elements. By applying horizontal and vertical reveal effects and ensuring responsiveness, you can enhance user experience and engagement on your website.
