What is Text Reveal?

Text Reveal animates text appearance as it enters viewport—fade in, slide up, split reveal, or character-by-character. Uses Intersection Observer API to detect scroll position and trigger CSS/JS animations. Creates polished, engaging reading experience.

When Should You Use This?

Use text reveal for hero sections, section headings, or important callouts. Works well for marketing pages, portfolios, and storytelling sites. Keep subtle for body text. Essential for making static content feel dynamic.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

• •Too slow—text should reveal quickly (300-500ms); slow reveals frustrate readers
• •Revealing body text—only reveal headings and key elements; body text should be instantly readable
• •Missing reduced-motion—disable for prefers-reduced-motion; just show text immediately
• •Blocking content—don't delay text reveal; start animation before user reaches section
• •Too complex—simple fade-up works best; complex reveals distract from content

Real-World Examples

• •Apple—product pages use elegant text reveals for feature announcements
• •Stripe—marketing pages reveal headlines with subtle slide-up animations
• •Agency sites—creative agencies use text reveals to showcase animation skills
• •Portfolio sites—case studies reveal project descriptions with stagger effects