Timing and direction control
In this example, the square will move downwards, then upwards, creating a custom animation.
In controlling the timing and direction of CSS animations, we determine the speed and orientation of the movement.
By using properties such as animation-duration to set the duration of the animation and animation-timing-function to specify acceleration or deceleration, we ensure precise control.
Keywords like ease, linear, and ease-in-out influence the timing curve, providing distinct effects.
To direct the animation, the animation-direction property is essential. By using values like normal, reverse, or alternate, we can control the order and direction of the animation.
For example, to make a box move from left to right indefinitely, we can employ the following code:
@keyframes moveRight {
from {
transform: translateX(0);
}
to {
transform: translateX(100px);
}
}
.element {
animation: moveRight 2s linear infinite;
}
In this example, the animation “moveRight” shifts the box horizontally from 0 to 100 pixels over 2 seconds, utilizing an infinite linear transition.
This demonstrates the simple and effective control that CSS provides for adjusting the timing and direction of animations, allowing for more engaging visual experiences.
