# Motion Speed, distance, direction and duration for animated elements. Section: foundations Docs: https://nebula.kaluza.com/foundations/motion --- ## Overview Motion describes how elements move across a canvas, including the **speed**, **distance**, **direction** and **duration**. Micro-interactions such as buttons and dropdowns will favour quicker motion, where as slide in menus and modals will be more suited to a slower interaction. ## Transitions _Theme tokens for this component are configurable via `createTheme`. See the theme guide: https://nebula.kaluza.com/guides/theme_