# Streaming text animation: chunk timing and fade

> Stream a chunk of 1 to 3 words every 55 to 110 ms, and fade each word in over 200 ms. The text never moves and its layout is reserved.

Canonical: https://vawe.dev/easing/for/text-streaming
Last updated: 2026-11-04

Stream a chunk of 1 to 3 words every 55 to 110 ms, and fade each word in over 200 ms. 15 to 25 words a second. A word fades in 0.2 to 0.3 s, tinted, and settles to ink in about 0.5 s. The text never moves and its layout is reserved.

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Job | Stream |
| Duration | 55 to 110 ms a chunk of 1 to 3 words, fade 200 ms, tint 500 ms |

## CSS

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## Web Animations

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## Measured source

Measured on ChatGPT and Vercel Analytics clips at 30 fps, read off frames, plus or minus 33 ms.

| Preset | Value | Measured |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Stream | 55 to 110 ms a chunk of 1 to 3 words, fade 200 ms, tint 500 ms | 15 to 25 words a second. A word fades in 0.2 to 0.3 s, tinted, and settles to ink in about 0.5 s. |

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