Overview
The Carousel plugin allows you to create interactive carousels to display images or content in a slider format. It’s perfect for showcasing multiple items in a compact, scrollable interface.Installation
Basic Usage
Features
- Multiple Items: Display multiple carousel items
- Keyboard Shortcuts: Type
carouselto insert - Responsive: Adapts to different screen sizes
- Customizable: Extend with custom rendering
Structure
The Carousel plugin consists of nested elements:Commands
buildCarouselElements
Creates the initial carousel structure.Number of carousel items to create (default: 5)
Extending the Plugin
Custom Rendering
Integration with Embla Carousel
For advanced carousel functionality, you can integrate with Embla Carousel:Options
Keyboard shortcuts to trigger the plugin
Use Cases
Image Gallery
Display multiple images in a scrollable carousel
Product Showcase
Show product features or variations
Testimonials
Rotate through customer testimonials
Portfolio
Showcase portfolio items or projects
Best Practices
Optimize Images
Optimize Images
Ensure images are optimized for web to maintain carousel performance
Limit Items
Limit Items
Keep carousel items reasonable (5-10) for better UX
Add Navigation
Add Navigation
Related Plugins
- Image Plugin - For individual images
- Tabs Plugin - For tabbed content organization