Alternating Word Window
Words alternate vertically inside a fixed-width text window without shifting the headline layout.
Words alternate vertically inside a fixed-width text window without shifting the headline layout.
Live Demo
Hover over the element or use Tab to focus.
Source Code
Copy the HTML, CSS or JavaScript you need for your project.
<a href="#work" class="tbx-1112"><span class="tbx-1112__prefix">OUR</span><span class="tbx-1112__window"><strong>WORKS</strong><strong>IDEAS</strong></span><span class="tbx-1112__arrow" aria-hidden="true">↗</span><small>EXPLORE THE STUDIO</small></a>
.tbx-1112{display:flex;position:relative;align-items:center;justify-content:center;gap:9px;width:min(286px,100%);height:130px;background:#272c45;color:#f3eddc;text-decoration:none;font-family:system-ui,sans-serif;border-radius:8px;overflow:hidden;padding:18px}
.tbx-1112__prefix{font-size:29px;letter-spacing:-.06em;font-weight:300}.tbx-1112__window{display:flex;flex-direction:column;height:42px;line-height:42px;overflow:hidden;font-weight:900;font-size:29px;letter-spacing:-.07em}.tbx-1112__window strong{height:42px;flex:none;transition:transform .5s cubic-bezier(.2,.8,.2,1)}.tbx-1112__window strong:nth-child(2){color:#ebc48f}.tbx-1112__arrow{font-size:24px;color:#ebc48f;transition:transform .4s}.tbx-1112 small{position:absolute;bottom:16px;letter-spacing:.17em;font-size:8px;color:#b7b6c4}
.tbx-1112:is(:hover,:focus-visible) .tbx-1112__window strong{transform:translateY(-42px)}.tbx-1112:is(:hover,:focus-visible) .tbx-1112__arrow{transform:translate(3px,-3px)}
.tbx-1112:focus-visible{outline:3px solid #ebc48f;outline-offset:4px}@media(prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){.tbx-1112 *{transition:none!important}}
How to Use
Insert the HTML and add the CSS to your stylesheet. Adjust colors and sizes and avoid class conflicts.
Use Case
Useful for headings sections and portfolio galleries.
Technical Notes
Keep controls usable on touch devices. Test keyboard focus and reduced-motion preferences.
Mobile: Ensure the interactive content remains accessible without hover on touch devices.
Browser: Uses modern CSS. Check behavior in the browsers you support.
Reduced Motion: Check that prefers-reduced-motion is respected.
