Tailwind Play - HTML + Tailwind CSS

Write HTML with Tailwind CSS classes and see the live preview instantly. Perfect for prototyping and learning utility-first CSS framework.

What is Tailwind Play?

Tailwind Play is an interactive playground for Tailwind CSS that allows you to write HTML with Tailwind utility classes and see the live preview instantly. It's perfect for:

  • Learning Tailwind CSS: Practice utility-first CSS in a hands-on environment
  • Rapid prototyping: Quickly build and test UI components
  • Design experimentation: Try different color schemes, layouts, and effects
  • Component development: Create reusable UI components
  • Responsive design: Test breakpoints and responsive utilities

Tailwind CSS Features

Utility-First

Build complex designs using simple utility classes instead of writing custom CSS.

Responsive Design

Built-in responsive utilities with mobile-first breakpoints.

Design System

Consistent spacing, colors, and typography out of the box.

Dark Mode

Built-in dark mode support with simple class variants.

Hover & Focus

Interactive states with hover:, focus:, and other pseudo-class utilities.

Customizable

Extend and customize the default design system to match your brand.

Common Tailwind Classes

Layout & Spacing

flex - Flexbox layout
grid - CSS Grid layout
p-4 - Padding all sides
m-4 - Margin all sides
w-full - Full width
h-screen - Full viewport height

Colors & Typography

bg-blue-500 - Blue background
text-white - White text
text-xl - Extra large text
font-bold - Bold font weight
rounded-lg - Large border radius
shadow-lg - Large shadow

Responsive Breakpoints

BreakpointMin WidthCSSExample
sm640px@media (min-width: 640px)sm:text-lg
md768px@media (min-width: 768px)md:flex
lg1024px@media (min-width: 1024px)lg:grid-cols-3
xl1280px@media (min-width: 1280px)xl:max-w-6xl

💡 Pro Tips

  • Use the example buttons to quickly load common Tailwind patterns
  • Combine multiple classes for complex designs (e.g., bg-blue-500 hover:bg-blue-600 text-white font-bold py-2 px-4 rounded)
  • Use responsive prefixes for mobile-first design
  • Custom CSS can override or extend Tailwind utilities
  • Use "Full Screen" mode for complete page layouts

Example Use Cases

🎨 Design Systems

Create consistent design systems using Tailwind's built-in spacing, colors, and typography scales. Perfect for maintaining brand consistency.

📱 Responsive Layouts

Build responsive layouts that adapt to different screen sizes using Tailwind's mobile-first responsive utilities.

⚡ Rapid Prototyping

Quickly prototype UI components and layouts without writing custom CSS. See changes instantly in the live preview.

🎯 Component Development

Develop reusable UI components like cards, buttons, forms, and navigation using Tailwind's utility classes.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does Tailwind Play work?

Tailwind Play allows you to write HTML with Tailwind CSS utility classes and see the live preview instantly. It uses the official Tailwind CSS CDN to apply styles in real-time. You can also add custom CSS for additional styling beyond Tailwind's utility classes.

What's the difference between Full Screen and Container mode?

Full Screen mode: Your HTML code is placed directly in the body tag, allowing Tailwind classes to control the entire page layout. Perfect for complete page designs.

Container mode: Your HTML code is wrapped in a styled container. Better for component-level testing and when you want to see your code within a defined boundary.

What Tailwind CSS features are supported?

Tailwind Play supports all standard Tailwind CSS features:

  • Utility Classes: All spacing, colors, typography, and layout utilities
  • Responsive Design: sm:, md:, lg:, xl: breakpoint prefixes
  • Hover & Focus: hover:, focus:, active: pseudo-class utilities
  • Dark Mode: dark: prefix for dark mode styling
  • Custom CSS: Additional custom styles in the CSS editor
Can I use Tailwind's custom configuration?

Tailwind Play uses the default Tailwind CSS configuration from the CDN. For custom configurations like extended color palettes, custom spacing, or modified breakpoints, you can override styles using the Custom CSS editor or use CSS custom properties (CSS variables) to extend Tailwind's defaults.

What are the character limits?
  • HTML + Tailwind Editor: 5,000 characters maximum
  • Custom CSS Editor: 2,000 characters maximum

These limits ensure optimal performance and prevent browser memory issues. For larger projects, consider using a full development environment with local Tailwind setup.

Can I use JavaScript with Tailwind Play?

Yes! You can add JavaScript functionality by including script tags in your HTML editor. This allows you to create interactive components with Tailwind styling. You can also include external JavaScript libraries like Alpine.js, Stimulus, or any other framework that works with Tailwind.

How can I save or share my Tailwind code?

You can save your Tailwind code using several methods:

  • Use the Copy buttons to copy HTML or CSS sections
  • Use the Download buttons to save files locally
  • Use the Open in New Tab button to view the full preview
  • Take screenshots of your preview for sharing visual results
  • Copy the complete HTML structure for use in your projects