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Avoid layout shifting when using Bold on Hover

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Description:  
AI Description

This component addresses the common issue of layout shifting when text is made bold on hover. It provides a solution using CSS techniques to maintain layout stability while enhancing user interaction. The method involves cloning the text content and styling it to match the bold hover state without causing a layout jump.

Key Features:

  • Utilizes the `content: attr(data-content)` property to clone text content for hover effects.
  • Applies CSS styling to the ::before pseudo-element to create a bold effect on hover.
  • Maintains layout integrity by hiding the cloned text while keeping its width in the layout.

Design Elements:

  • Incorporates a clean and minimalistic design suitable for navigation links, tabs, and buttons.
  • Uses a simple color scheme that can be easily customized to fit various branding needs.
  • Employs hover effects that enhance user experience without disrupting the overall layout.

Potential Use Cases:

  • Navigation menus for websites where hover effects are essential for user engagement.
  • Tab links in web applications that require clear differentiation on hover.
  • Buttons in call-to-action sections where maintaining layout stability is crucial.

Conclusion: This component effectively resolves layout shifting issues associated with bold text on hover, making it a practical solution for enhancing user interface interactions.

Description from Webflow:  
If you’ve tried making text bold on hover, you’ve likely noticed this annoying side effect: The layout shifts. The browser recalculates the width of the bolded text, causing a "jump." Avoid layout shifting when using Bold on Hover (Here’s how 👇): 1. Clone the text content with the `content: attr(data-content)` property. 2. Style the ::before to match the bold hover state. 3. Hide it but keeping its width in the layout. This trick is especially helpful for Nav links, tab links, or buttons where you want a smooth hover effect without layout shifts.
Tags from Webflow: 
css,  css animation,  csstrick
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