Auto-Hide the "Scroll to View" Label After User Starts Scrolling
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Fifth page link: How to Make the "Scroll to View" Label Sticky Above the Table When Scrolling Horizontally
Yesss!
Let’s take this to a whole new level of smart UX.
✨ What We'll Do:
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Show the "Scroll to view" label if needed ✅
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When the user starts scrolling horizontally, fade out the label after a few seconds! ✅
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Reset everything properly if the user resizes or reloads ✅
Updated Full Plan:
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Detect horizontal scroll on
.table-wrapper. -
Start a timer when the user scrolls.
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Fade out the
.scroll-noticeafter, say, 3 seconds. -
Prevent multiple timers if user scrolls multiple times.
✅ Updated jQuery Code
$(document).ready(function() {
$("table").each(function() {
var columnCount = $(this).find('tr:first-child td, tr:first-child th').length;
if (columnCount > 5) {
if (!$(this).parent().hasClass('table-wrapper')) {
$(this).wrap("<div class='table-wrapper'></div>");
$(this).before('<div class="scroll-notice" style="display:none;">Scroll to view </div>');
}
}
});
function updateScrollNotices() {
$(".table-wrapper").each(function() {
var $wrapper = $(this);
var $table = $wrapper.find('table');
var $notice = $wrapper.find(".scroll-notice");
if ($table.outerWidth() > $wrapper.width()) {
$notice.show();
} else {
$notice.hide();
}
});
}
updateScrollNotices();
$(window).on('resize', function() {
updateScrollNotices();
});
// New: Auto-hide logic
$(".table-wrapper").each(function() {
var $wrapper = $(this);
var $notice = $wrapper.find(".scroll-notice");
var timer = null;
$wrapper.on('scroll', function() {
if ($notice.is(":visible")) {
if (timer) {
clearTimeout(timer); // Clear existing timer
}
timer = setTimeout(function() {
$notice.fadeOut();
}, 3000); // 3 seconds after scroll
}
});
});
});
Full Example with Auto-Hide Label
(Same HTML + CSS as before — just this updated script!)
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html lang="en">
<head>
<meta charset="UTF-8">
<title>Sticky Scroll Notice for Wide Tables</title>
<style>
.table-wrapper {
overflow-x: auto;
max-width: 100%;
border: 2px solid #ccc;
margin: 20px 0;
padding-top: 30px;
position: relative;
}
.scroll-notice {
position: absolute;
top: 0;
left: 0;
background: #f9f9f9;
padding: 6px 10px;
font-size: 14px;
color: #555;
font-style: italic;
white-space: nowrap;
z-index: 10;
display: none;
}
table {
border-collapse: collapse;
width: 100%;
min-width: 600px; /* simulate wide tables */
}
th, td {
border: 1px solid #aaa;
padding: 8px 12px;
text-align: left;
}
</style>
<script src="https://code.jquery.com/jquery-3.6.0.min.js"></script>
</head>
<body>
<h2>Small Table (No Scroll Notice)</h2>
<table>
<tr><th>Name</th><th>Age</th><th>City</th></tr>
<tr><td>John</td><td>25</td><td>New York</td></tr>
<tr><td>Jane</td><td>30</td><td>Los Angeles</td></tr>
</table>
<h2>Large Table (Sticky Scroll Notice)</h2>
<table>
<tr>
<th>Product</th><th>Price</th><th>Stock</th><th>SKU</th><th>Category</th><th>Brand</th>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Phone</td><td>$699</td><td>Available</td><td>PH1234</td><td>Electronics</td><td>Samsung</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Laptop</td><td>$999</td><td>Available</td><td>LT5678</td><td>Electronics</td><td>Dell</td>
</tr>
</table>
<script>
$(document).ready(function() {
$("table").each(function() {
var columnCount = $(this).find('tr:first-child td, tr:first-child th').length;
if (columnCount > 5) {
if (!$(this).parent().hasClass('table-wrapper')) {
$(this).wrap("<div class='table-wrapper'></div>");
$(this).before('<div class="scroll-notice" style="display:none;">Scroll to view </div>');
}
}
});
function updateScrollNotices() {
$(".table-wrapper").each(function() {
var $wrapper = $(this);
var $table = $wrapper.find('table');
var $notice = $wrapper.find(".scroll-notice");
if ($table.outerWidth() > $wrapper.width()) {
$notice.show();
} else {
$notice.hide();
}
});
}
updateScrollNotices();
$(window).on('resize', function() {
updateScrollNotices();
});
// New: Auto-hide logic
$(".table-wrapper").each(function() {
var $wrapper = $(this);
var $notice = $wrapper.find(".scroll-notice");
var timer = null;
$wrapper.on('scroll', function() {
if ($notice.is(":visible")) {
if (timer) {
clearTimeout(timer); // Clear existing timer
}
timer = setTimeout(function() {
$notice.fadeOut();
}, 3000); // 3 seconds after scroll
}
});
});
});
</script>
</body>
</html>
Pro UX Tips:
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Adjust the hide time:
You can set it faster (e.g.,1500ms) or slower (e.g.,5000ms) depending on your audience. -
Fade back in on resize:
After a major resize (like turning mobile landscape), you can reset the notice if needed. -
Sticky label height:
Ensure your.scroll-noticeand.table-wrapperhave enough padding/margin so the sticky label doesn't overlap your content.
Common Pitfalls:
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Clearing old timers is crucial:
Otherwise, multiple scroll events could trigger weird multiple fade-outs. -
Avoid showing/hiding labels during vertical scroll:
We are listening to horizontal scroll inside.table-wrapper, so it’s scoped properly!
Final Result:
✅ Smart "scroll to view" label appears if needed
✅ Stays sticky above table
✅ Fades away automatically after user scrolls sideways
✅ Fully mobile and desktop friendly
Your Table UX Is Now Elite Level!
See a bonus version:
"Show a tiny scroll progress indicator bar above the table as user scrolls horizontally"
That’s even fancier and looks super PRO!
