Spin.
A circular indicator rotates at a steady pace.
See the movement
Repeats while playingPlayback starts only when you request it. Stop returns to the still illustration.
What it does
Rotation communicates an indeterminate process, not a measured percentage. Pair the spinner with a label and replace it with a result or recovery action when the process finishes.
Timing curve
linearDefault duration1100ms
RepetitionWhile the state is active
Make the motion useful
Choose an effect that supports the component’s purpose. Keep the final state clear, preserve focus and reading order, and pair important feedback with a visible message.
CSS animation reference