Adding a handwriting animation effect to text can make your website more interactive and visually appealing. In this tutorial, we’ll explore how to create a handwriting text animation using HTML, CSS, and SVG. This effect simulates text being drawn in real-time, adding a stylish and artistic touch to your design. Let’s get started! 🚀
📌 What is Handwriting Text Animation?
Handwriting text animation creates the illusion of text being handwritten on the screen. This is achieved using SVG text elements along with CSS animations that control the stroke effect. The combination of stroke-dasharray
and stroke-dashoffset
makes the text appear as if it’s being drawn dynamically.
🎯 What You’ll Learn
✅ How to use SVG text for smooth, scalable handwriting effects 🎨
✅ Styling the text with CSS for a clean and elegant look ✏️
✅ Using stroke-dasharray
and stroke-dashoffset
for a drawing effect 🖌️
✅ Adding CSS animations to create a seamless handwriting experience 🔄
✅ Customizing animation speed, stroke width, and font to match your design 🎯
🔥 Step-by-Step Guide to Creating a Handwriting Text Animation
1️⃣ Basic HTML Structure
Start with a simple HTML template:
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html lang="en">
<head>
<meta charset="UTF-8">
<meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1.0">
<title>Handwriting Animation</title>
<style>
body {
display: flex;
justify-content: center;
align-items: center;
height: 100vh;
background-color: #222;
}
svg {
width: 90%;
max-width: 800px;
fill: none;
stroke: white;
stroke-width: 2;
stroke-dasharray: 300;
stroke-dashoffset: 300;
animation: draw 4s linear forwards;
}
@keyframes draw {
to {
stroke-dashoffset: 0;
}
}
</style>
</head>
<body>
<svg viewBox="0 0 800 200">
<text x="50" y="100" font-size="50" font-family="cursive">Welcome to Madras Academy</text>
</svg>
</body>
</html>
🎨 Customizing the Handwriting Effect
🖋️ Adjusting the Stroke Width
You can modify the stroke-width
property to make the handwriting effect thicker or thinner:
stroke-width: 3; /* Increase for a bolder effect */
🎬 Changing the Animation Speed
Control how fast the text is drawn using animation-duration
:
animation: draw 6s linear forwards; /* Slower handwriting effect */
🔠 Experimenting with Fonts
Use different fonts to change the handwriting style:
<text x="50" y="100" font-size="50" font-family="'Pacifico', cursive">Creative Handwriting</text>
🎨 Using Different Stroke Colors
Modify the stroke color for a personalized touch:
stroke: yellow; /* Changes text outline to yellow */
🎥 Watch the Video Tutorial!
For a step-by-step video guide, check out our YouTube tutorial on Madras Academy. Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the bell icon for more awesome web development content! 🎬✨
🔗 GitHub Repository: [GitHub Link]
🚀 Final Thoughts
The handwriting text animation effect adds a creative and engaging touch to your website. Using SVG and CSS animations, you can customize it to match your design style. Try experimenting with different speeds, fonts, and colors to make your animation unique!
Got any questions? Drop a comment below! Happy coding! 💻✨
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