Animated Link Underline Effect

Code Toolkit
Written By Squarestylist Support

What You'll Create

Text links styled with animated underlines that grow on hover, plus optional arrow icons - creating elegant button-like elements without using actual button blocks.

The Problem It Solves

Sometimes you need button-style CTAs but want a more subtle, text-based appearance. This technique transforms regular text links into sophisticated interactive elements with hover animations.

Perfect For

Minimalist designs, Editorial layouts, Read more links, Navigation alternatives, Subtle call-to-actions.

What Makes This Different

CSS pseudo-elements create animated underlines that expand from 0% to 100% width on hover. Optional arrow icons are added via SVG background images. Works on any text formatted with the "small" style.

Details

  • Section Type: Classic

  • Code Type: CSS

  • Prerequisites: Text formatted with "small" size containing a link

  • Toolkit Title: Pseudo Button

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