How to Stop a Bootstrap Spinner from Spinning and Make it Static

Discover how to easily transform a `Bootstrap` spinner into a static icon without hiding it. Read on for step-by-step guidance!
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How to Stop a Bootstrap Spinner from Spinning and Make it Static

When working with Bootstrap 4, spinners are great UI elements that indicate loading or processing states. However, you might occasionally want to stop the spinner and display it as a static image. This can be useful if you want to retain the visual reference of the spinner without it constantly spinning. In this post, we will explore how to accomplish this effectively.

The Problem: Keeping a Static Spinner

Imagine you have a spinner that starts spinning when an event is triggered. At some point, you wish to stop the animation but don’t want to hide the spinner completely. The challenge here is to stop the spinning while maintaining the spinner's visibility, displaying it as a static element instead.

The Solution: Setting Animation to None

The great news is that this can be achieved easily with a simple adjustment in your JavaScript code. To stop the spinner from spinning, all you need to do is set its animation to none. Here’s how you do it:

JavaScript Code Example

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Complete Example

Here’s a complete code snippet that demonstrates how to show the spinner for 2 seconds and then stop it from spinning, transforming it into a static icon:

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Enhancements and Alternatives

Edit #1: Using Font Awesome Icons

If you want to present a different visual representation after the spinner stops (like a checkmark), consider replacing the spinner class with a FontAwesome icon. Here’s how:

Include Font Awesome CDN:

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Use JavaScript to Change the Class:

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This will change the spinner to a static circle icon once it has completed spinning.

Edit #2: Advanced Animation Control

For those looking to have more control over the spinner's animation properties, you might consider utilizing spinner.style.animationIterationCount. Setting it to 0 will stop the animation, and infinite will restart it.

Conclusion

Transforming a spinning Bootstrap spinner into a static image is straightforward with just a few lines of JavaScript. Whether you choose to keep the spinner visible or replace it with an icon, these techniques ensure your users get a clear indication of processing states without confusion. Feel free to experiment with different icons and styles to match your application's UI!

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