/* Simple blink (hard cut) */
.blink {
    animation: blink 1s step-start infinite;
}

@keyframes blink {
    50% {
        visibility: hidden;
    }
}

/* Soft fade blink */
.blink-soft {
    animation: blinkSoft 1.2s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes blinkSoft {
    0%, 100% {
        opacity: 1;
    }

    50% {
        opacity: 0;
    }
}

/* Pulse effect (recommended for readability) */
.pulse {
    animation: pulse 1.4s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes pulse {
    0%, 100% {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: scale(1);
    }

    50% {
        opacity: .6;
        transform: scale(1.03);
    }
}

/* Blink once (e.g. highlight something when it loads) */
.blink-once {
    animation: blinkOnce .9s step-start 1;
}

@keyframes blinkOnce {
    50% {
        visibility: hidden;
    }
}

/* Accessibility: turn off for users with reduced motion */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    .blink, .blink-soft, .pulse, .blink-once {
        animation: none;
    }
}