Exaggerate depth using Z-scale

Create a hover effect by scaling along the z-axis for an explosive, attention-grabbing transition.

We’re transitioning to a new UI, and are in the process of updating our Webflow University content.

In this lesson: 

  1. Set a child perspective
  2. Move the z-position of child elements
  3. Scale along the z-axis
  4. Smooth everything out with a transition

Set a child perspective

In the Style panel, set the Children Perspective (e.g., to 1000 pixels).


Move the z-position of child elements

  1. Click the element you’re working with
  2. In the Style panel, click the plus sign next to Transforms and adjust the z-position


Scale along the z-axis

  1. Click the element you’re working with
  2. In the Style panel, click the plus sign next to Transforms 
  3. Click Scale and adjust the z-axis (if you go too low, the element will disappear)
  4. Click the dropdown menu at the top next to States
  5. Click Hover
  6. Under Transforms, click scale and return the element to its original value (e.g., 1)

Smooth everything out with a transition

  1. In the Style panel, click the clock icon under Transitions & Transforms
  2. Choose Transform from the dropdown menu
  3. Set a duration that’s longer than 200 MS 


Check your work in preview. 


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