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            How do I get a Backdrop Filter Blur to work on my custom cursor circle when it hovers over the nav links?
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             September 22, 2023
            
           To create a Backdrop Filter Blur effect on a custom cursor circle when it hovers over the nav links in Webflow, you can follow the steps below:
- Create the custom cursor circle:
 
- Design a custom cursor circle element using a div block and apply appropriate styles such as background color, size, border radius, and position.
 - Set the position property of the custom cursor circle to "absolute" and set "pointer-events" to "none" to ensure it doesn't interfere with the clickable nav links.
 
- Add interactions to the custom cursor circle:
 
- Select the custom cursor circle element and go to the Interactions panel.
 - Create a new hover interaction by clicking on the "+" icon.
 - Choose the "Hover" trigger and select the nav link element(s) you want to apply the Backdrop Filter Blur effect to.
 - In the action section, choose "Affect different element" and select the custom cursor circle element.
 - Enable the "After" option, which will allow you to specify the animation that occurs after the hover interaction.
 - In the "After" animation, adjust the properties to include the Backdrop Filter Blur effect.
 - Set the duration and easing according to your design preference.
 
- Apply the Backdrop Filter Blur effect:
 
- With the custom cursor circle selected, go to the Styles panel.
 - Click on the "+" icon next to the Filters section to add a new filter.
 - Choose "Backdrop Filter" from the filter options.
 - Adjust the Backdrop Filter values to achieve the desired blur effect. You can control properties such as blur radius, contrast, brightness, and saturation.
 
- Preview and refine:
 
- Preview your site to see the Backdrop Filter Blur effect in action when the custom cursor circle hovers over the nav links.
 - Fine-tune the Backdrop Filter values and the animation properties until you achieve the desired result.
 - Don't forget to publish your site to make the changes live on the web.
 
This approach allows you to create a visually appealing Backdrop Filter Blur effect on your custom cursor circle when it hovers over the nav links in Webflow.
Additional questions:
- How can I create a custom cursor circle in Webflow?
 - What are some other effects I can apply to a custom cursor in Webflow?
 - Can I use Backdrop Filter Blur on other elements in Webflow?