CSS animation-iteration-count Property
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23 Aug, 2024
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The animation-iteration-count property in CSS specifies the number of times an animation should be repeated. It can also be set to infinite to repeat the animation indefinitely.
Syntax
animation-iteration-count: number | infinite | initial | inherit;
Property Value
- number: Specifies the number of times the animation should be played. The default is 1.
- infinite: The animation will repeat indefinitely.
- initial: Sets the property to its default value.
- inherit: Inherits the property from its parent element.
Example: HTML program to illustrate animation-iteration-count
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<head>
<title>
CSS | animation-iteration-count Property
</title>
<style>
.geeks {
font-size: 40px;
text-align: center;
font-weight: bold;
color: #090;
padding-bottom: 5px;
font-family: Times New Roman;
}
.geeks1 {
font-size: 17px;
font-weight: bold;
text-align: center;
font-family: Times New Roman;
}
#one {
animation-name: example;
animation-duration: 2s;
/* Animation will be repeated twice */
animation-iteration-count: 2;
}
#two {
animation-name: example;
animation-duration: 2s;
/* Animation will be repeated infinitely */
animation-iteration-count: infinite;
}
@keyframes example {
from {
background-color: orange;
}
to {
background-color: white;
}
}
</style>
</head>
<body>
<div class="geeks">
GeeksforGeeks
</div>
<div class="geeks1">
A computer science portal for geeks
</div>
<!-- Animation of the text inside the h2 tag
below will be repeated twice only -->
<h2 id="one">
This text changes its color two times.
</h2>
<!-- Animation of the text inside the h2 tag
below will be repeated infinitely -->
<h2 id="two">
This text changes its color infinite times.
</h2>
</body>
</html>
Output:
Best Practices for Using Animation-Iteration-Count:
- Avoid Overuse: Excessive repetition can be distracting.
- Performance Considerations: Test animations on various devices to ensure smooth performance.
- Enhance User Experience: Use animations to make your interface more engaging without overwhelming users.
Supported Browser: The browser supported by animation-iteration-count property are listed below:
- Google Chrome 43.0 and above
- Edge 12.0 and above
- Firefox 16.0 and above
- Opera 30.0 and above
- Safari 9.0 and above
