Guide
- Effects
- Scroll hijacking
Guide
- Effects
- Scroll hijacking
Guide
- Effects
- Scroll hijacking
How to Add Smooth Scroll to Your Framer Website
Want to enhance your Framer website with a sleek smooth scroll effect? You're in the right place. This guide will show you how to add this professional touch to your site without writing any code. It's a popular feature among award-winning websites, and while it's more about aesthetics than function, it can give your site a polished, premium feel.
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What is smooth scroll
Smooth scroll is more than just a trendy effect. It's a subtle but impactful feature that changes how users interact with your website. Here's what it does:
Delayed Start: There's a slight lag between when the user initiates scrolling and when the page begins to move.
Gradual Stop: Instead of an abrupt halt, the scrolling decelerates smoothly when the user stops.
Fluid Motion: Throughout the scroll, the movement feels more controlled and less jerky.
This creates a polished, high-end feel to your website's navigation. It's particularly noticeable when scrolling quickly or reaching the end of a page, where the smooth deceleration really shines.
Adding smooth scroll to your Framer project
Follow these simple steps to implement smooth scroll on your Framer website:
Open your Framer project
Start by opening the project you want to enhance.
What is smooth scroll
Smooth scroll is more than just a trendy effect. It's a subtle but impactful feature that changes how users interact with your website. Here's what it does:
Delayed Start: There's a slight lag between when the user initiates scrolling and when the page begins to move.
Gradual Stop: Instead of an abrupt halt, the scrolling decelerates smoothly when the user stops.
Fluid Motion: Throughout the scroll, the movement feels more controlled and less jerky.
This creates a polished, high-end feel to your website's navigation. It's particularly noticeable when scrolling quickly or reaching the end of a page, where the smooth deceleration really shines.
Adding smooth scroll to your Framer project
Follow these simple steps to implement smooth scroll on your Framer website:
Open your Framer project
Start by opening the project you want to enhance.
What is smooth scroll
Smooth scroll is more than just a trendy effect. It's a subtle but impactful feature that changes how users interact with your website. Here's what it does:
Delayed Start: There's a slight lag between when the user initiates scrolling and when the page begins to move.
Gradual Stop: Instead of an abrupt halt, the scrolling decelerates smoothly when the user stops.
Fluid Motion: Throughout the scroll, the movement feels more controlled and less jerky.
This creates a polished, high-end feel to your website's navigation. It's particularly noticeable when scrolling quickly or reaching the end of a page, where the smooth deceleration really shines.
Adding smooth scroll to your Framer project
Follow these simple steps to implement smooth scroll on your Framer website:
Open your Framer project
Start by opening the project you want to enhance.
Opening a project from the dashboard.
Opening a project from the dashboard.
Opening a project from the dashboard.
Get the smooth scroll component
Go to this Framer University resource and click the copy component button to copy it to your clipboard. Now you can head back to your previously opened Framer project and select the desktop breakpoint, then press ⌘ + V (or Ctrl + V on Windows) to paste the component.
Get the smooth scroll component
Go to this Framer University resource and click the copy component button to copy it to your clipboard. Now you can head back to your previously opened Framer project and select the desktop breakpoint, then press ⌘ + V (or Ctrl + V on Windows) to paste the component.
Get the smooth scroll component
Go to this Framer University resource and click the copy component button to copy it to your clipboard. Now you can head back to your previously opened Framer project and select the desktop breakpoint, then press ⌘ + V (or Ctrl + V on Windows) to paste the component.
Pasting the smooth scroll component into your project.
Pasting the smooth scroll component into your project.
Pasting the smooth scroll component into your project.
Positioning the component
Move the pasted component to the top level of your breakpoint. Make sure you set the positioning on the right panel to absolute, so it won't take up any space from your site, and it'll also be invisible.
Positioning the component
Move the pasted component to the top level of your breakpoint. Make sure you set the positioning on the right panel to absolute, so it won't take up any space from your site, and it'll also be invisible.
Positioning the component
Move the pasted component to the top level of your breakpoint. Make sure you set the positioning on the right panel to absolute, so it won't take up any space from your site, and it'll also be invisible.
Placing the component within the primary desktop breakpoint.
Placing the component within the primary desktop breakpoint.
Placing the component within the primary desktop breakpoint.
Adjust the intensity
Click on the component and find the "Intensity" slider in the right panel. A value of 10 often works well, but feel free to adjust to your preference.
Adjust the intensity
Click on the component and find the "Intensity" slider in the right panel. A value of 10 often works well, but feel free to adjust to your preference.
Adjust the intensity
Click on the component and find the "Intensity" slider in the right panel. A value of 10 often works well, but feel free to adjust to your preference.
Adjusting the intensity on the properties panel.
Adjusting the intensity on the properties panel.
Adjusting the intensity on the properties panel.
Implementing across multiple pages
If your Framer website has multiple pages, you'll need to add the smooth scroll component to each page individually. Here's how:
Navigate to each page in your Framer project.
Repeat the paste process (⌘ + V or Ctrl + V) on each page's desktop breakpoint.
Ensure the component is at the top level of each page's hierarchy.
This ensures a consistent scrolling experience throughout your entire website.
Pros and cons of smooth scroll
While smooth scroll can add a touch of elegance to your site, it's important to consider both its advantages and potential drawbacks:
Pros:
Creates a polished, premium feel
Can make scrolling through long pages more enjoyable
Adds a subtle but noticeable design element
You're more likely to win an Awwwards SOTD
Cons:
May feel unnatural to some users accustomed to default scrolling
Can potentially cause motion sickness in sensitive users
Slight delay in responsiveness might not be ideal for all types of websites
Wrapping up
Adding a smooth scroll effect to your Framer website is a simple way to give it a more refined, contemporary feel. While it's more of an aesthetic choice than a functional one, it can contribute to the overall impression your site makes on visitors.
Remember, good design is about balance. Use this effect judiciously and always prioritize user experience over trendy features. Test thoroughly and be open to feedback from your users.
Now that you know how to implement smooth scroll without any coding, why not give it a try? Experiment with different intensities and see how it complements your design. Make sure to share the results with me on Twitter. Enjoy building!
Implementing across multiple pages
If your Framer website has multiple pages, you'll need to add the smooth scroll component to each page individually. Here's how:
Navigate to each page in your Framer project.
Repeat the paste process (⌘ + V or Ctrl + V) on each page's desktop breakpoint.
Ensure the component is at the top level of each page's hierarchy.
This ensures a consistent scrolling experience throughout your entire website.
Pros and cons of smooth scroll
While smooth scroll can add a touch of elegance to your site, it's important to consider both its advantages and potential drawbacks:
Pros:
Creates a polished, premium feel
Can make scrolling through long pages more enjoyable
Adds a subtle but noticeable design element
You're more likely to win an Awwwards SOTD
Cons:
May feel unnatural to some users accustomed to default scrolling
Can potentially cause motion sickness in sensitive users
Slight delay in responsiveness might not be ideal for all types of websites
Wrapping up
Adding a smooth scroll effect to your Framer website is a simple way to give it a more refined, contemporary feel. While it's more of an aesthetic choice than a functional one, it can contribute to the overall impression your site makes on visitors.
Remember, good design is about balance. Use this effect judiciously and always prioritize user experience over trendy features. Test thoroughly and be open to feedback from your users.
Now that you know how to implement smooth scroll without any coding, why not give it a try? Experiment with different intensities and see how it complements your design. Make sure to share the results with me on Twitter. Enjoy building!
Implementing across multiple pages
If your Framer website has multiple pages, you'll need to add the smooth scroll component to each page individually. Here's how:
Navigate to each page in your Framer project.
Repeat the paste process (⌘ + V or Ctrl + V) on each page's desktop breakpoint.
Ensure the component is at the top level of each page's hierarchy.
This ensures a consistent scrolling experience throughout your entire website.
Pros and cons of smooth scroll
While smooth scroll can add a touch of elegance to your site, it's important to consider both its advantages and potential drawbacks:
Pros:
Creates a polished, premium feel
Can make scrolling through long pages more enjoyable
Adds a subtle but noticeable design element
You're more likely to win an Awwwards SOTD
Cons:
May feel unnatural to some users accustomed to default scrolling
Can potentially cause motion sickness in sensitive users
Slight delay in responsiveness might not be ideal for all types of websites
Wrapping up
Adding a smooth scroll effect to your Framer website is a simple way to give it a more refined, contemporary feel. While it's more of an aesthetic choice than a functional one, it can contribute to the overall impression your site makes on visitors.
Remember, good design is about balance. Use this effect judiciously and always prioritize user experience over trendy features. Test thoroughly and be open to feedback from your users.
Now that you know how to implement smooth scroll without any coding, why not give it a try? Experiment with different intensities and see how it complements your design. Make sure to share the results with me on Twitter. Enjoy building!
