Scroll Snapping Demo
Preview
Click the buttons above to scroll to specific items, or scroll the container manually to see snapping in action.
.scroll-snap-container { display: flex; flex-direction: row; overflow-x: auto; overflow-y: hidden; width: 100%; height: 300px; padding: 20px; gap: 20px; /* Scroll Snap Properties */ scroll-snap-type: x mandatory; scroll-padding: 20px; scroll-behavior: smooth; /* Optional: Hide scrollbar */ scrollbar-width: thin; &::-webkit-scrollbar { height: 8px; width: 8px; } &::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb { background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2); border-radius: 4px; } } .scroll-snap-item { scroll-snap-align: center; scroll-snap-stop: normal; /* Item styling */ flex: 0 0 300px; height: 300px; width: 300px; background-color: #3b82f6; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-size: 24px; font-weight: bold; color: white; border-radius: 8px; }
Scroll Snap Settings
Mandatory: Always snaps to closest element
Proximity: Only snaps when close to an element
Always: Forces stopping at each snap point
Items & Container
About Scroll Snap
CSS Scroll Snap provides a way to snap to specific scroll positions as a user scrolls through a container, creating a slideshow or carousel-like effect with just CSS.
scroll-snap-type
Controls the snap strictness and direction.
scroll-snap-align
Specifies the position within each snap item that aligns with the snap container.
scroll-snap-stop
Determines if scrolling must stop at each defined snap point.
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Scroll Snapping Demo: Your Complete Solution
Visualize and experiment with CSS scroll snapping to create smooth, controlled scroll experiences. Ideal for designing carousels, galleries, and paginated content where precise scroll positions are important.
Why is it Useful?
Scroll snapping helps guide users through content by locking scroll positions. This tool:
- Demonstrates how different scroll snap types behave
- Allows experimentation with snap points and directions
- Speeds up development by visualizing scroll behavior instantly
- Helps avoid guesswork in implementing scroll snapping
- Supports both horizontal and vertical snapping demos
Key Features
- Interactive scroll container with snapping enabled
- Control over scroll snap type: mandatory, proximity
- Adjustable snap points for children elements
- Support for horizontal and vertical scroll directions
- Live feedback on snapping behavior during scroll
How to Use?
- Open the demo to see the scroll snapping container
- Choose scroll direction: horizontal or vertical
- Select snap type: mandatory or proximity
- Scroll through the content and observe snap effects
- Adjust snap alignment settings to customize behavior
Use Cases
Common use cases include:
- Carousels: Smoothly snap to items on scroll
- Paginated content: Lock scroll to pages or sections
- Image galleries: Enhance user navigation experience
- Mobile apps: Improve scroll usability and feedback
- Web presentations: Control slide or section transitions
Benefits
- Improves user navigation through scrollable content
- Reduces scrolling errors and overshoot
- Enhances UX with smooth snapping effects
- Speeds up front-end development and testing
- Works well on touch devices and desktop
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CSS scroll snapping?
A CSS feature that locks scrolling to specific points for smoother UX.
What is the difference between mandatory and proximity snapping?
Mandatory forces snapping on every scroll, proximity snaps only near snap points.
Can I use this for both horizontal and vertical scroll?
Yes, the demo supports both directions.
Is scroll snapping supported in all browsers?
Most modern browsers support it, but always check compatibility for older ones.
Is this tool free?
Yes, it's completely free to use online.