Ever tried to inspect a mega menu icon, only for it to vanish the second you move your mouse? 😡
If “Force Element State: Hover” isn’t working, it is likely because that menu is triggered by JavaScript, not just CSS. I ran into this exact headache during a crunchy project in 2026: moving the Stone Hill Inn website from WordPress to Wix Studio. This luxury bed and breakfast requires a pixel-perfect experience; and I found myself fighting to align a CSS-injected ::after icon that kept disappearing.
In this video, I will show you the one simple script you need to bookmark. It is a sanity fix that “freezes” your browser, allowing you to inspect any disappearing element with ease.
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🚀 THE SCRIPT – see comments or read the blog
Read the deep dive on the blog for the full code snippet and more Wix Studio tips:
CSS/JS Troubleshooting: How to Freeze a Mega Menu for Inspection
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⏳ TIMESTAMPS
► 0:00 The disappearing menu frustration
► 0:30 Why “Force State: Hover” isn’t working
► 0:46 CSS vs. JavaScript hovers (The “Aha!” Moment)
► 0:58 The 5-second “Freeze Frame” script
► 1:18 How to use the Debugger to inspect elements
► 1:48 Identifying specific classes and icons
► 2:15 Adjusting the countdown timer
► 2:42 Transitioning from Designer to Fullstack thinking
► 3:19 What brought me joy today ☕❄️
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#WebDesign #WixStudio #ChromeDevTools #FullStackDesigner #CSS #JavaScript #FrontendTips #DesignerToFullStack #StoneHillInn
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Hello, world. I’m Kelly Barkhurst —an experienced Mac-based full-stack designer, educator, and entrepreneur passionately blending artistic vision and creativity with deep technical expertise.
With a BFA and MFA in Graphic Design and a certificate in Full-Stack Web Development, I’m uniquely positioned to work at this intersection of design and tech. My driving force is creating meaningful solutions and helping clients and students do the same.