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Tailwind CSS Playground Apply Tailwind CSS utility classes to elements with live preview and HTML output.

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Tailwind CSS Playground

Apply Tailwind CSS utility classes to elements with live preview and HTML output.

1

Enter Tailwind classes

Type or paste Tailwind CSS utility classes in the input field.

2

Choose element and content

Select the HTML element type and set the inner text content.

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Preview and copy

See the styled element live and copy the HTML with classes.

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What Is Tailwind CSS Playground?

The Tailwind CSS Playground is a live previewer for Tailwind utility classes. Type or paste Tailwind classes and instantly see how they style your chosen HTML element. This tool is perfect for learning Tailwind, experimenting with class combinations, and quickly prototyping component styles. You can choose the HTML element type (div, button, p, span, a) and set the inner text content. A library of preset examples provides starting points for common components: primary buttons, cards, badges, alerts, inputs, and gradient backgrounds. The generated output is clean HTML with classes, ready to copy into your Tailwind project. Since this tool runs within a Tailwind-configured Next.js app, the preview is accurate to real Tailwind rendering.

Why Use Tailwind CSS Playground?

  • Live preview of any Tailwind utility class combination
  • Preset examples for common component patterns
  • Multiple HTML element types for realistic prototyping
  • Clean HTML output ready to paste into Tailwind projects

Common Use Cases

Learning Tailwind

Experiment with Tailwind classes to understand their effects visually.

Component Prototyping

Quickly prototype component styles before implementing in code.

Class Experimentation

Try different class combinations to find the perfect look.

Team Communication

Share specific Tailwind class combinations with team members.

Technical Guide

Tailwind CSS is a utility-first framework where styles are applied via single-purpose classes directly in HTML. Classes follow a consistent naming convention: property-value (e.g., bg-blue-500, text-white, p-4). Responsive variants use breakpoint prefixes (sm:, md:, lg:, xl:). State variants use pseudo-class prefixes (hover:, focus:, active:). Dark mode uses the dark: prefix. Spacing uses a scale where 1 unit = 0.25rem (4px). Colors use a shade system from 50 (lightest) to 950 (darkest). Typography classes control font family, size, weight, line height, and tracking. Flexbox and Grid utilities handle layout. The @apply directive can extract repeated utility patterns into custom classes. Tailwind's JIT mode generates only the CSS for classes actually used in your project.

Tips & Best Practices

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    Start with presets and modify classes to learn the naming patterns
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    Use responsive prefixes like md: and lg: to test responsive behavior
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    Combine hover: with transition for smooth interactive effects
  • 4
    Use the official Tailwind docs alongside this tool for reference

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q Are all Tailwind classes available?
Yes, since this tool runs in a Tailwind-configured project, standard utility classes are available.
Q Can I test responsive classes?
Responsive prefixes are recognized but the preview shows a fixed container. Resize your browser to test breakpoints.
Q Does it support dark mode classes?
The dark: prefix classes will work based on your system or app dark mode setting.
Q Can I use custom Tailwind classes?
Only standard Tailwind utility classes are available. Custom classes from your project config will not work here.
Q How do I learn which classes to use?
Start with the preset examples and reference the official Tailwind CSS documentation for the full class reference.

About This Tool

Tailwind CSS Playground is a free online tool by FreeToolkit.ai. All processing happens directly in your browser — your data never leaves your device. No registration or installation required.