How TO - Typing Effect
Learn how to create a typing effect with JavaScript.
Creating a Typing Effect
Step 1) Add HTML:
Example
<p id="demo"></p>
Step 2) Add JavaScript:
Example
var i = 0;
var txt = 'Lorem ipsum typing effect!'; /* The text */
var
speed = 50; /* The speed/duration of the effect in milliseconds */
function
typeWriter() {
if (i < txt.length) {
document.getElementById("demo").innerHTML += txt.charAt(i);
i++;
setTimeout(typeWriter, speed);
}
}
Try it Yourself »
Tip: Learn more about the window.setTimeout() method in our JavaScript Reference.
