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title: "How to Create Marquee Text Effect in WordPress? (Left to Right Motion)"
url: https://nexterwp.com/docs/create-marquee-text-effect-in-wordpress-left-to-right-motion/
date: 2024-12-05
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# How to Create Marquee Text Effect in WordPress? (Left to Right Motion)

## Key Takeaways

- Nexter Blocks Pro usa el bloque Advanced Typography para hacer que cualquier texto se desplace con sus ajustes de Marquee, con edición en Nexter > Blocks activada en el panel de WordPress.
- Marquee ofrece dos tipos, On Transition y Default, y permite definir Direction, Behavior, Loop, Scroll Amount, Animation Duration y Marquee Text Width.
- On Transition usa una animación CSS y se presenta como la opción más segura para páginas nuevas, mientras que Default usa el elemento marquee del navegador, que sigue funcionando aunque está obsoleto en HTML.

Scrolling text catches the eye for announcements, offers and ticker-style strips.

The Advanced Typography block in Nexter Blocks Pro makes any text scroll with its Marquee settings.

*For every Advanced Typography setting in one place, see the [Advanced Typography block guide](https://nexterwp.com/docs/add-advanced-typography-in-wordpress/).*

[LIVE BLOCK LINK](https://nexterwp.com/nexter-blocks/blocks/wordpress-advanced-typography/)

## Before You Start

- **Edition:** **Pro** — Marquee text needs Nexter Blocks Pro.- **Block to enable:** Advanced Typography, switched on under **Nexter > Blocks** in your WordPress dashboard.

## Steps

- Add the **Advanced Typography** block and type your text in **Content**.

- Open **Marquee** and turn on **Marquee**.

![The Marquee panel with Marquee on and the Type setting](https://nexterwp.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/advanced-typography-marquee-settings.webp)

- Choose a **Type**: **On Transition** (CSS animation) or **Default** (browser marquee element).

- Set **Direction**, then the speed settings below and **Marquee Text Width**. Save.

![A published marquee text mid-scroll](https://nexterwp.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/at-fe-marquee.webp)

## Marquee Settings

| Setting | Default type | On Transition type |
| ------- | ------------ | ------------------ |
| Direction | Left, Right, Up or Down | Left, Right, Up or Down |
| Behavior | Scroll (loops), Slide (stops at the end) or Alternate (bounces) | — |
| Loop | Number of passes; -1 repeats forever | — |
| Scroll Amount | Distance per step; higher is faster | — |
| Animation Duration | Delay between steps; lower is smoother and faster | Seconds for one pass (default 3) |
| Marquee Text Width | Width of the scrolling area | Width of the scrolling area |

## How It Behaves

- **Default** uses the browser's marquee element, which is obsolete in HTML but still works in current browsers.- **On Transition** moves the text with a CSS animation. It is the safer choice for new pages.- With **Multiple**, each text item has its own Marquee settings in **Extra Options**.

## Limitations

- Behavior, Loop and Scroll Amount only affect the **Default** type.- Constant motion can distract or bother some visitors. Keep marquee text short and use it sparingly.

## Troubleshooting

### The text scrolls too fast

For Default, lower **Scroll Amount**. For On Transition, raise **Animation Duration**.

## Related Docs

- [Advanced Typography block: all settings](https://nexterwp.com/docs/add-advanced-typography-in-wordpress/)- [Combine multiple styles on a text](https://nexterwp.com/docs/combine-multiple-styles-on-a-text-in-wordpress/)- [Add animated text in WordPress](https://nexterwp.com/docs/add-animated-text-in-wordpress/)

## Frequently Asked Questions

**Q: What do I need before creating a marquee text effect in WordPress?**
A: Marquee text in Nexter Blocks Pro needs the Advanced Typography block, and that block has to be switched on under Nexter > Blocks in your WordPress dashboard. The page also says the feature is for the Pro edition. That matters because the marquee controls only appear once the block is available, so missing either piece stops the setup before it starts.

**Q: Should I use Default or On Transition for marquee text?**
A: On Transition is the safer choice for new pages because it uses CSS animation, while Default relies on the browser’s marquee element, which is obsolete in HTML but still works in current browsers. In practice, Default is more legacy-friendly, but On Transition is the cleaner option when you want less dependency on old browser behavior.

**Q: How do I make marquee text scroll left to right instead of the usual direction?**
A: The Direction setting controls that, and it supports Left, Right, Up, or Down. For a left to right motion, set Direction to Right. That choice matters because Direction works with both types, so you can keep the same content and just change how it moves across the scrolling area.

**Q: Why does my marquee text scroll too fast?**
A: Speed depends on the type you picked. For Default, lower Scroll Amount because it controls distance per step and higher values are faster. For On Transition, raise Animation Duration because it sets the seconds for one pass and lower values are smoother and faster. That split is easy to miss when troubleshooting speed.

**Q: What are the limitations of marquee text in Nexter Blocks Pro?**
A: Behavior, Loop, and Scroll Amount only affect the Default type. That means if you switch to On Transition, those settings stop controlling motion and you need to think in terms of animation timing instead. The page also warns that constant motion can distract or bother visitors, so short text works better than long ticker-style copy.

**Q: Can I use marquee text for multiple text items or ticker-style strips?**
A: Multiple text items are supported through Extra Options, where each item gets its own Marquee settings. That makes Nexter Blocks useful for ticker-style strips and announcements without forcing every line to move identically. The page also notes that scrolling text catches attention for announcements and offers, so it fits short promotional content better than long paragraphs.