Motion Library · Type

Drawn underline

A drawn underline animates a short stroke beneath a specific word or phrase. It is an emphasis gesture, not decoration: the line tells the viewer where the argument turns.

When to use it

Use it under one tight phrase in a headline. Keep the stroke short, fast, and close to the baseline.

Common mistakes

Underlining too much copy; using a line under a full-width heading; making the underline style louder than the word.

How Impractical uses it

Impractical includes a text.underline operation that draws a compact stroke beneath a targeted element. Directors use it when scale or color would be too blunt.