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title: "How to Highlight a Text with Animation in WordPress?"
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date: 2024-12-06
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# How to Highlight a Text with Animation in WordPress?

## Key Takeaways

- Nexter Blocks includes the Heading Animation block, which allows users to highlight text with animation on their WordPress website.
- The Heading Animation block offers 11 different highlight styles, including Underline, Zigzag, and Exclamation Mark.
- Users can customize the highlighted text by adding prefix and postfix content in the respective fields of the Heading Animation block.

Are you looking to highlight a text with animation in WordPress? Adding animated text highlighting, not only captures the viewer's eye but also emphasizes key messages or calls to action.

With the Heading Animation block from Nexter Blocks, you can easily highlight a text with animation on your WordPress website.

*To check the complete feature overview documentation of the Nexter Blocks Heading Animation block,* *[click here](https://nexterwp.com/docs/add-animated-headings-in-wordpress/).*

***Requirement  - This block is a part of the Nexter Blocks, make sure it's installed & activated to enjoy all its powers.***

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

To do this, add the Heading Animation block to the page and follow the steps - 

1. Select **Highlights **from the **Type **section.

2. Then from the **Highlight Style** section, you have to select a pre-defined style. Here you’ll find 11 different styles - 

### Underline

### Wide Circle

### Tiny Circle

### Zigzag

### Check Mark

### Cross Mark

### Curly Line

### Diagonal

### Double Line

### Double Underline

### Exclamation Mark

Select the option as per your requirements.

In the **Prefix Content** field, you can add a text before the highlighted text.

3. Then in the **Highlighted Content** field, you have to add the text you want to highlight with animation.

You can add a text after the highlighted text from the **Postfix Text** field.

From the **Alignment** section, you can align the text for different responsive devices.

Now you’ll see your text is highlighted with animation.

## Frequently Asked Questions

**Q: What should I do if the Heading Animation block isn't showing up?**
A: If the Heading Animation block isn't visible, ensure that the Nexter Blocks plugin is installed and activated. This block is specifically part of Nexter Blocks, and without it, you won't have access to the animation features. Check your plugin settings and make sure everything is up to date.

**Q: Can I use the Heading Animation block for different types of text?**
A: The Heading Animation block can be used to highlight various types of text, such as headings, calls to action, or important messages. By selecting from 11 different styles like Zigzag or Check Mark, you can tailor the animation to fit your content needs. This flexibility helps draw attention to key points on your WordPress site.

**Q: What are the best styles to use for highlighting important text?**
A: Choosing the right style for highlighting text depends on the context. For instance, the Exclamation Mark style can emphasize urgency, while the Underline style is more traditional. Consider your audience and the message you want to convey when selecting from the 11 available styles in the Heading Animation block.

**Q: Does the Heading Animation block work with other page builders?**
A: The Heading Animation block is designed to work exclusively with Gutenberg, which is the primary builder for NexterWP. While it supports Elementor and Bricks, the animation features are optimized for Gutenberg. If you're using a different builder, you may not have access to these specific animation options.

**Q: Are there any limitations to using the Heading Animation block?**
A: One limitation of the Heading Animation block is that it requires the Nexter Blocks plugin to function. Additionally, while it offers 11 predefined styles, customization options may be limited compared to full CSS animations. If you need more complex animations, you might need to explore additional plugins or custom coding.