Footer Directory Expander
Small related links spread outward when a footer directory heading is hovered.
Small related links spread outward when a footer directory heading is hovered.
Live Demo
Hover over the element or use Tab to focus.
Source Code
Copy the HTML, CSS or JavaScript you need for your project.
HTML
<div class="tbx-1250"><nav class="footer-nav" aria-label="Footer sections"><a href="#studio" class="group"><span class="number">01 /</span><span class="main">Studio</span><span class="inner">Approach · Team</span><span class="plus" aria-hidden="true">+</span></a><a href="#work" class="group"><span class="number">02 /</span><span class="main">Work</span><span class="inner">Selected projects</span><span class="plus" aria-hidden="true">+</span></a><a href="#contact" class="group"><span class="number">03 /</span><span class="main">Contact</span><span class="inner">Start a conversation</span><span class="plus" aria-hidden="true">+</span></a></nav></div>CSS
.tbx-1250{box-sizing:border-box;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:212px;overflow:hidden;padding:16px;font-family:system-ui,-apple-system,"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:#193647;}
.tbx-1250 *, .tbx-1250 *::before,.tbx-1250 *::after{box-sizing:border-box}
.tbx-1250{background:#111e25}.tbx-1250 .footer-nav{width:min(100%,309px);color:white;border-top:1px solid #48616b}.tbx-1250 .group{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;min-height:49px;text-decoration:none;color:#f2f4f1;padding:6px 4px;border-bottom:1px solid #48616b}.tbx-1250 .number{font-size:9px;color:#85a7aa;flex:0 0 29px}.tbx-1250 .main{font-size:17px;font-weight:800;letter-spacing:-.035em;white-space:nowrap}.tbx-1250 .inner{color:#a3c6c2;font-size:9px;white-space:nowrap;min-width:0;flex:1;max-width:0;opacity:0;transform:translateX(-8px);overflow:hidden;transition:max-width .4s,opacity .3s,transform .4s}.tbx-1250 .plus{margin-left:auto;color:#b9c4c1;font-size:18px;transition:transform .38s}.tbx-1250 .group:is(:hover,:focus-visible) .inner{max-width:160px;opacity:1;transform:none;padding-left:5px}.tbx-1250 .group:is(:hover,:focus-visible) .plus{transform:rotate(45deg);color:#e7ae7f}
@media(prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){.tbx-1250 *, .tbx-1250 *::before, .tbx-1250 *::after{{transition-duration:0.01ms!important;animation-duration:0.01ms!important;scroll-behavior:auto!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 footer sections and navigation menus.
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.
