Creating a Dynamic Range Slider with Images in Webflow

Creating a dynamic range slider with images in Webflow can offer your users interactive, visually engaging experiences, especially in applications like charity donation sites where visual feedback can be powerful.

In this blog, we’ll cover step-by-step how to build a dynamic range slider using Webflow, JavaScript, and a bit of CSS customization. This slider will update in real time as you move it, displaying images and values dynamically. Let’s walk through creating this interactive feature, inspired by a recent design project concept.

Introduction to Range Sliders in Webflow

Range sliders are UI elements that allow users to input a value by moving a handle along a bar. They’re ideal for interactive applications, such as pricing calculators, donation visualizers, and product selectors. In this example, we’ll build a dynamic range slider that adjusts the number of images shown based on the value set by the user. This concept could also be utilized for similar projects, where you intend to visualize different quantities, such as “number of items” or “impact per dollar.”

This blog covers step-by-step how to build a dynamic range slider in Webflow, allowing users to interact with visual data easily. For another useful feature, check out our guide on How to Filter a Collection List in Webflow to enhance your CMS capabilities.

Step 1: Initial Planning and Concept Mockup

Before we dive into Webflow, it’s helpful to map out what the slider should look like and how it should function. In our example, we aim to create a slider for a charity campaign. As the user slides, the donation amount changes, and a set number of icons (representing beneficiaries) appear. Also, Sign up for Webflow and transform your web projects.

The design in Figma, for instance, helps lay out the visual output. We’ll ensure that sliding to a specific dollar amount shows the corresponding impact — like “$5 helps 1 person,” “$10 helps 2 people,” and so on. Here’s a summary of the core requirements:

1. Slider Value Control: Adjusts the donation amount.
2. Dynamic Image Update: Displays an increasing number of icons or images based on the slider value.
3. Real-Time Feedback: Each change in slider value immediately reflects on the output images.
4. Donation Summary Display: Shows a summary of the donation impact (e.g., “$10 helps 2 people”).

Step 2: Setting Up Your Range Slider in Webflow

Add an HTML Embed for the Slider: Webflow doesn’t offer native range sliders, so we’ll use a custom HTML embed to add a slider control. You can find a basic HTML slider template on sites like W3Schools, which you can then style using CSS.

Style the Slider: Use CSS to make the slider visually appealing and ensure it matches your website’s style. Basic slider styling involves setting colors for the track and thumb, which represents the draggable button.

Step 3: JavaScript for Dynamic Image and Text Output

To create the interaction between the slider value and the images, JavaScript will be used to read the slider value and adjust the image count.

Set Up JavaScript Variables: Grab the slider element, output display, and image container by their IDs.

Slider Input Event Listener: Use an input event listener on the slider to capture real-time value updates. Each time the slider moves, JavaScript updates the displayed value and adjusts the number of images.

Update Image Display Function: Define a function, to update images, that updates the image container based on the slider’s value. For each increase, the number of images grows to represent the impact (e.g., “$5 = 1 person helped”).

In this setup, each time the slider moves, it updates the number of images by dividing the value by 5. Adjust this calculation based on your exact project needs. Join Webflow now and elevate your web design.

Step 4: Customizing Image Display in Webflow

1. Import and Position Icons: You may use images that represent the beneficiaries. For instance, an icon of a book for educational donations or a heart for humanitarian aid. Place these images in the Webflow asset manager and ensure they load dynamically.

Styling: Add CSS classes in Webflow to style the image container, such as impact-icon. You can add space between icons, control icon size, or even add animations to make the slider more engaging.

Step 5: Fine-Tuning with Additional Features

Adding Descriptive Text: After setting up the image display, include a descriptive text below that dynamically updates to show the amount and people affected. Update this text each time the slider value changes by manipulating inner HTML elements via JavaScript.

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document.getElementById(‘impactText’).inner HTML = `${slider.value} dollars helps ${numberOfImages} people.`;

1. Integrating into a CMS Collection: If you’re using Webflow CMS, link the slider’s output to a collection. For example, if each image corresponds to a different item or cause, you could pull these from CMS fields and make the slider dynamic across different campaigns.
2. Accessibility and Compatibility: Ensure that all sliders, images, and text outputs are accessible and compatible with screen readers and different devices. Test across various browsers for consistency.

Step 6: Final Testing and Deployment

After designing and implementing your dynamic range slider, test its functionality:

• Check the Interactions: Ensure that the slider moves smoothly and updates the values correctly in real time.
• Cross-Browser Testing: Verify the slider’s look and feel on Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge.
• Mobile Responsiveness: Adjust styles for mobile screens, making sure the slider remains user-friendly on smaller devices.

Deploy your project to Webflow’s live server and test its real-world interaction.

Creating a dynamic range slider in Webflow opens up exciting possibilities for interactive content. For more ways to customize your Webflow CMS, check out our post on How to Filter a Webflow CMS Collection and add even more depth to your site!

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Conclusion

Creating a dynamic range slider in Webflow opens up exciting possibilities for interactive content. This project not only allows you to showcase donation or pricing impacts visually but also enhances user engagement through dynamic feedback. While Webflow doesn’t natively support range sliders, HTML embeds, JavaScript, and a bit of CSS are powerful enough to implement this feature smoothly.

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