Type & editorial motion

Rolling Headline

Cycle a small set of ideas through one stable viewport. Direct the travel, hold, alignment, and frame while the complete sequence stays understandable outside the animation.

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One slot, several ideas

A rolling headline needs rhythm and restraint.

Treat the reel like a sequence of editorial beats. Three strong phrases with enough reading time usually outperform a crowded feed.

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Up to four bounded slots

The studio limits the sequence so DOM cost and reading rhythm stay predictable.

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Three travel directions

Move upward, downward, or alternate direction for a more graphic cadence.

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Four viewport treatments

Frame the reel as clean type, a ticker, a box, or a soft editorial window.

Three-step workflow

How to use the Rolling Headline studio

  1. Write each beat on a line

    Keep phrases similar in length so their rhythm feels intentional.

  2. Balance travel and hold

    Use quick transitions and give every message enough stationary reading time.

  3. Choose the fallback

    Confirm that the first phrase communicates the essential idea for reduced-motion users.

Questions, answered.

How many headlines can I add?

Up to four, keeping animation and reading time bounded.

Does it create a continuous ticker?

No. It sequences complete phrases in one readable slot.

Can it stop on the final line?

Yes. Disable repeat and the last authored phrase remains visible.

What is announced to screen readers?

The reel label and every authored phrase are exposed as one stable accessible description.