Modern Button Border Hover Effect

Procedure

Step 1: Setting Up the HTML Structure

Start by creating the basic HTML structure. The <head> section includes the page title, styles, and font imports, while the <body> section holds the main button structure.

Step 2: Importing Google Fonts

Use the <style> tag to import fonts like Poppins for a clean and modern look. This will enhance the text's appearance on your button and page.

Step 3: Styling the Background

Set a plain or subtle background color to ensure the button's hover effect stands out. A white or light-colored background works well for contrast.

Step 4: Creating the Button

Add a <button> element with the class darksoul-btn. Inside the button, include child <div> elements for the top, bottom, left, and right borders to manage hover effects individually.

Step 5: Styling the Button

Use CSS to style the button. Make it transparent with a mix-blend mode for the background and text. Ensure the borders are styled to start small and expand on hover.

Step 6: Adding Hover Effects

In the CSS, use the :hover pseudo-class to increase the size of each border's rectangle on hover. Add smooth transitions for a sleek effect.

Following these steps will help you create a stylish and interactive button hover effect. Experiment with different border styles and colors to make it uniquely yours!

Html

Css

@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Poppins:ital,wght@0,100;0,200;0,300;0,400;0,500;0,600;0,700;0,800;0,900;1,100;1,200;1,300;1,400;1,500;1,600;1,700;1,800;1,900&display=swap');
    @import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Belanosima&family=Rubik+Vinyl&display=swap');
    @import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Lilita+One&display=swap');
    @import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Kaushan+Script&display=swap');
    @import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Alfa+Slab+One&family=Gasoek+One&display=swap');
    @import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Poppins:ital,wght@0,100;0,200;0,300;0,400;0,500;0,600;0,700;0,800;0,900;1,100;1,200;1,300;1,400;1,500;1,600;1,700;1,800;1,900&display=swap');

body
    {
        margin: 0;
        display: flex;
        width: 100%;
        height: 100vh;
        flex-direction: column;
        font-family: "Poppins", sans-serif;
        background-color: white;
      
    }
    .darksoul-btn
    {
        margin: auto;
        width: 150px;
        height: 50px;
        border: none;
        background-color: transparent;
        color: rgb(255, 255, 255);
        mix-blend-mode: difference;
        font-family: "Poppins", sans-serif;
        font-weight: 500;
        transition: all 0.2s;
        z-index: 90;
        display: flex;
        zoom: 1.5;
    }
    .darksoul-btn .top
    {
        position: absolute;
        margin: auto;
        margin-left: -20px;
        width: 175px;
        height: 10px;
        display: flex;
    }
    .darksoul-btn .top .rect
    {
        margin: auto;
        margin-left: 0px;
        width: 80px;
        height: 2px;
        z-index: 99;
        background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);
        transition: all 0.5s;
    }
    .darksoul-btn:hover .top .rect
    {
        width: 175px;
    }
    .darksoul-btn .bottom
    {
        position: absolute;
        margin: auto;
        margin-top: 40px;
        margin-left: -20px;
        width: 175px;
        height: 10px;
        display: flex;
    }
    .darksoul-btn .bottom .rect
    {
        margin: auto;
        margin-right: 0px;
        width: 80px;
        height: 2px;
        z-index: 99;
        background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);
        transition: all 0.5s;
    }
    .darksoul-btn:hover .bottom .rect
    {
        width: 175px;
    }
    .darksoul-btn .left
    {
        position: absolute;
        margin: auto;
        margin-left: -10px;
        margin-top: -5px;
        width: 2px;
        height: 60px;
        display: flex;
    }
    .darksoul-btn .left .rect
    {
        margin: auto;
        margin-top: 0px;
        width: 2px;
        height: 30px;
        z-index: 99;
        background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);
        transition: all 0.5s;
    }
    .darksoul-btn:hover .left .rect
    {
        height: 60px;
    }
    .darksoul-btn .right
    {
        position: absolute;
        margin: auto;
        margin-left: 145px;
        margin-top: -5px;
        width: 2px;
        height: 60px;
        display: flex;
    }
    .darksoul-btn .right .rect
    {
        margin: auto;
        margin-bottom: 0px;
        width: 2px;
        height: 30px;
        z-index: 99;
        background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);
        transition: all 0.5s;
    }
    .darksoul-btn:hover .right .rect
    {
        height: 60px;
    }
    .darksoul-btn:hover
    {
        cursor: pointer;
    }
    .darksoul-btn p
    {
        margin: auto;
      
    }
    .disclaimer
    {
        font-family: 'Belanosima', sans-serif;
        position: absolute;
        bottom: 0px; 
        left: 0; 
        margin-left: auto; 
        right: 0; 
        margin-right: auto; 
        width: fit-content;
        color: rgb(0, 0, 0);
        text-align: center;
    }
    .disclaimer a
    {
        text-decoration: none;
        color: #000000;
        font-family: "Kaushan Script", cursive;
        font-weight: 900;
    }
    .disclaimer a:hover
    {
        text-decoration: overline;
    }

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