Wavy Background for Scrolling Text

Code Toolkit
Written By Squarestylist Support

What You'll Create

A wavy colored background that follows the curved path of Squarespace's built-in Scrolling Text Block (marquee).

The Problem It Solves

The Scrolling Text Block has a rectangular background by default. This technique makes the background follow the wavy path of the text, creating a more dynamic visual effect.

Perfect For

Announcement banners, Featured messaging, Promotional sections, Creative headers, Decorative elements.

What Makes This Different

CSS targets the SVG path element within the marquee block and uses stroke-width to create a colored background that follows the text curve. Background becomes transparent, revealing only the wavy stroke.

Details

  • Section Type: Fluid Engine

  • Code Type: CSS

  • Prerequisites: Scrolling Text Block with background color enabled

  • Toolkit Title: Wavy Background for Scrolling Block

Learn This Technique

This is one of 150+ code techniques taught inside Standout Squarespace, where you get:

  • The complete, copy-paste code

  • Video walkthrough explaining how it works

  • The principles behind the technique so you can customize it

  • Access to our private community for support

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