Unlock the Full Potential of Wix: Overcome Accordion Text Limitations with This Simple Hack!

?? Facing Issues with Wix Accordion Text Limitations? Here’s a Step-by-Step Guide to Overcome It! ??

Many Wix users have encountered a limitation when using the accordion feature: there’s a restriction on the amount of text that can be included in the heading part of the accordion. This can be frustrating if you want to add more detailed or longer headings for better context.

But don’t worry! I’ve got a solution for you. Below is a step-by-step guide to bypass this limitation by using a Wix Repeater and some custom code. Let’s dive in! ????

Step-by-Step Guide to Bypass Text Limitations in Wix Accordion: Step 1: Add a Repeater to Your Page

Go to your Wix Editor and add a Repeater element to the desired page. A Repeater allows you to display a list of items, and each item can contain its own elements (like text, images, etc.). Step 2: Add Headings or Connect with the CMS

Inside the Repeater, add a Text element to act as the heading for each item. If you want dynamic content, connect this Text element to your CMS collection to pull data directly. Step 3: Add Paragraphs or Detailed Content and Set Up Collapse

Next, add another Text element within the Repeater to hold the detailed content or paragraphs. Initially, set this Text element to be collapsed by default to mimic the accordion behavior. Step 4: Connect the Following Code to Enable Toggle Functionality

Now, add the following custom code to your Wix Editor to handle the expand/collapse functionality of the text elements:

$w.onReady(function () {
$w('#repeater').onItemReady((item, itemData, index) => {

    let check = false;

    item('#viewDetail').onClick(() => {
        toggleText(item, check);
        check = !check; // Toggle the check variable
    });
});
});
function toggleText ($item, check) {
if (check) {
    $item('#detailText').collapse(); // Collapse the text element  
} else {
    $item('#detailText').expand(); // Expand the text element 
}
}        

Why This Works: This method allows you to create an accordion-like effect without being constrained by the text limitations in the default Wix accordion. You gain full control over the content length and styling of your headings and details, enhancing the flexibility of your design.