Underline Draw Links

Navigation links whose underline draws in from the left on hover and exits to the right. Has a Tailwind version.

Original
GPU-friendly
No JS
Reduced-motion ready
Customisable
519 B gzip

An original by PasteMotion · MIT License

WidthFull

Code

index.html

<nav class="underline-draw" aria-label="Example navigation">
  <a href="#" class="underline-draw__link">Work</a>
  <a href="#" class="underline-draw__link">About</a>
  <a href="#" class="underline-draw__link">Journal</a>
  <a href="#" class="underline-draw__link">Contact</a>
</nav>

How to use it

Paste the HTML where the animation should appear.
Add the CSS to your stylesheet. Every class starts with the animation's name, so it won't clash with yours.
Adjust the custom properties (--accent, --speed) on .underline-draw to restyle it without touching the rest.
Reduced-motion users are covered: the animation calms down or stops when that setting is on.