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How to create a reading progress indicator in Bubble.io: Step-by-Step Guide

Learn to add a reading progress indicator in Bubble.io with our easy step-by-step guide. Elevate user experience on your site effectively.

Matt Graham, CEO of Rapid Developers

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How to create a reading progress indicator in Bubble.io?

 

Step 1: Install the Progress Bar Plugin

- Begin by going to your Bubble.io editor. - Access the Plugin tab and search for the "Progress Bar" plugin. - Install the plugin in your Bubble application.

 

Step 2: Add Progress Bar Element

- Navigate to the design tab where you lay out your application’s pages. - Click on the visual elements section, and choose the Progress Bar element provided by the plugin. - Place the Progress Bar element on the page where you want the reading progress indicator to appear.

 

Step 3: Customizing the Progress Bar

- Click on the Progress Bar element you’ve placed on the page to open its properties. - Set the “Percentage” property to dynamically represent the reading progress on the page. You can do this by using a dynamic expression that calculates the scroll position of the user on the page relative to the total content height. - Choose the color for the progress bar's indicator to match your design. - Enable the “Animate progress” option if you want the progress bar to animate smoothly as it updates. - Combine this with other elements like text or icons if you want to display the percentage explicitly.

 

Step 4: Create Workflows for Tracking Progress

- Go to the Workflow tab to set up interactions that will update the progress bar. - Create an event that triggers on page scroll or when the user interacts with the reading content. - Use this event to update a custom state or database field that the Progress Bar's percentage is dependent on.

 

Step 5: Testing and Adjusting

- Preview your application to test the reading progress indicator. Scroll on the page to ensure the progress bar updates as expected. - Adjust the dynamic expression or workflows based on your testing to ensure accuracy in the reading progress indicator. - Once you’re happy with the functionality, make any final design tweaks to ensure the indicator fits well with the overall look of your application. - Remember to check your application’s responsiveness to ensure the reading progress indicator works across different devices and screen sizes.

 

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