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Marquee Text Element

Marquee Text displays moving text with dedicated marquee and sizing controls. Use it for a short decorative message that supports the surrounding content.

Add and configure Marquee Text

  1. Click Add, choose Marquee Text, and place it in the container.
  2. Set Content > Content > Text.
  3. Configure Design > Marquee, Size, and Spacing.
  4. Check the movement and readability on the saved page.
  5. Save your changes.
Marquee Text Element controls in the Breakdance editor
Marquee Text Element controls in the Breakdance editor

This element has no children; use its own controls.

Controls

Responsive varies by breakpoint; Hover has a hover value; Shared applies across both. Linked controls have their own reference. In conditions, = means “is” and ≠ means “is not.”

Content > Content

Setting Purpose and options Behavior
Text Visible text. Shared

Design > Marquee

Setting Purpose and options Behavior
Direction Left, Right. Shared
Shape Straight, Wave. Shared
Wave > Amplitude Set amplitude. Range: 10–100. When: Shape = Wave. Shared
Wave > Frequency Set frequency. Range: 1–10. When: Shape = Wave. Shared
Speed Set the numeric speed value. Shared
Space Between Set space between. Range: 0–100. Shared
Spacer Enter the spacer. Shared
Typography > Font Family Set font family. Shared
Typography > Font Weight 100, 200, 300, 400, 500, 600, 700, 800, 900. Shared
Typography > Size Size and unit. Shared
Typography > Color Color or supported fill. Shared
Typography > Stroke Color Color or supported fill. Shared
Typography > Stroke Width Set the numeric stroke width value. Shared

Design > Size

Setting Purpose and options Behavior
Width Width. Shared

Design > Spacing

Setting Purpose and options Behavior
Spacing spacing controls. See linked controls

Troubleshooting

The moving text is hard to read

Review the marquee speed, direction, and typography, and shorten the message if necessary.

Text is clipped unexpectedly

Check Size and the available space in the parent container.