Scan Text Coming into Focus Animation

Focus In/Out Text Effect

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blur effect text animation
Image: Focus In/Out Text Effect GIF

This is a text effect that shows a portion of the text focusing in and out as the cursor moves over it. It was designed by Jonny Scholes. A similar effect of scanning the text is seen here.

If you are having trouble with the pen, try the archived copy on GitHub

Focus In/Out Snippet

See the Pen In/out of focus text effect by Jonny Scholes (@jonnyscholes) on CodePen.0

Posted by:Hima Vincent

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