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Mastering tailwind CSS for perfect screen fit.

Published and written on Feb 20 2024 by Michael Andreuzza

Tailwind CSS Tip: Make Your Site Look Great on Any Screen

We all know that Tailwind CSS is a handy tool for making websites quickly and easily. It’s great for making sure your site looks good on phones, tablets, and computers without a lot of hassle ( sometimes ). In this post, we’re focusing on some cool new utility classes that help you control how tall things are on your site, making sure they look perfect on any device.

Small Screen Height (svh)

Perfectly fit content on smaller screens, like smartphones, with h-svh. This utility ensures elements stretch just enough to fill the screen, enhancing user experience on mobile devices.

<div class="h-svh">Fits perfectly on small screens</div>

Large Screen Height (lvh)

For larger screens, such as desktop monitors, h-lvh guarantees your content covers the entire screen height, making for an immersive experience without any awkward gaps.

<div class="l-svh">Fits perfectly on small screens</div>

Dynamic Screen Height (dvh)

The h-dvh class dynamically adjusts content size for any screen, ensuring your design remains consistent and engaging across all devices.

<div class="d-svh">Fits perfectly on small screens</div>

Setting Minimum and Maximum Heights

Beyond screen-specific adjustments, Tailwind CSS allows you to define minimum and maximum heights. This capability ensures that your content is always displayed in the best possible way, regardless of the device.

Consider a welcome section designed to always fill the screen, regardless of the device. This approach ensures your first impression is as impactful on a smartphone as it is on a desktop.

<section class="min-h-dvh">
  <!-- Content -->
</section>

Compatibility Check: Can I Use? - Yes, you can confidently use these features, knowing they are supported across major browsers.

Embracing these Tailwind CSS utilities will not only enhance your site’s aesthetic appeal but also its functionality and accessibility across different devices. Hope you find these tips useful for your next web project.

/Michael Andreuzza

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