Chaining and Sequencing Animations
Create complex sequences by chaining multiple animations with staggered delays.
Why Sequence Animations?
Complex UI effects often require multiple animations that happen in order: an element slides in, pauses, then fades out. CSS provides several tools to chain animations without JavaScript.
Using animation-delay for Sequencing
The simplest sequencing: calculate when the next animation should start based on the previous duration:
.element {
animation:
slideIn 400ms ease-out 0ms both,
fadeOut 300ms ease-in 600ms forwards;
/* slideIn runs 0-400ms, then 200ms gap, fadeOut at 600ms */
}All lessons in this course
- @keyframes Syntax and Animation Property
- Animation Direction Fill-Mode and Iteration
- Chaining and Sequencing Animations
- Accessible Animations with prefers-reduced-motion