Also called Flashlight cursor, Spotlight effect
A circle of light around the pointer reveals content while the rest stays dark.
Use for
Hero sections, reveal effects
Add a "Cursor Spotlight" effect (also called a flashlight cursor or spotlight effect) to [where].
A soft circle of light should follow the pointer and reveal the content under it while the rest of the area stays dimmed.
On touch devices, where there is no pointer to follow, show the content fully lit instead.
Also called Spotlight Text Reveal
Moving the pointer across a card uncovers hidden text underneath a mask edge or spotlight.
Add a "Text Reveal Card" effect (also called spotlight text reveal) to [where].
As the pointer moves across the card, a vertical edge should follow it closely and uncover hidden text on one side, smooth and direct with no lag.
On touch devices, where there is no pointer to follow, let a drag or tap reveal the hidden text, and make the hidden text available to screen readers.
Also called Image Reveal, Mask Reveal, Clip-path Reveal, Wipe Reveal
A clip-path or mask grows from an edge or point so the image or text is progressively uncovered.
Use for
Image and headline reveals
Add a "Clip Reveal" entrance effect (also called mask reveal, wipe reveal or image reveal) to [where].
A clipping edge should sweep across from left to right so the content is uncovered progressively while it stays still: smooth, starting and ending softly.
Reserve the element's space from the start so nothing shifts, and show it fully uncovered when the user prefers reduced motion (prefers-reduced-motion).
Also called Mask reveal, Clip-path reveal, SVG mask effect, Scroll Image Reveal, Clip-path Reveal on Scroll
An image is uncovered by a shrinking cover or expanding mask edge.
Use for
Editorial images on scroll
Add an "Image Reveal Wipe" (also called a mask reveal or clip-path reveal) to [where].
As the image scrolls into view, a cover should wipe away from one side and smoothly uncover it in step with the scroll, so it is fully open well before it leaves the screen.
Reserve the image's space so the layout does not jump, and show the image fully uncovered for users who prefer reduced motion.