To use Flexbox utilities in Tailwind CSS, apply classes that control the layout and alignment of flex container and flex items. Common classes include flex , flex-row , flex-col , justify-between , items-center , and more.
Syntax
<div class="flex flex-row justify-between items-center"> <div class="flex-shrink-0">Logo</div> <div class="flex-grow">Navigation</div> </div>
Classes
Class |
Description |
flex |
Establishes a flex container, enabling a flexible box layout for its child elements. |
flex-row |
Sets the flex container to a row direction, arranging child elements horizontally along the main axis. |
flex-col |
Sets the flex container to a column direction, arranging child elements vertically along the main axis. |
justify-between |
Aligns items along the main axis with space distributed between them, achieving equal spacing between child elements. |
items-center |
Aligns items along the cross axis at the centre, ensuring vertical alignment of child elements in the flex container. |
flex-shrink-0 |
Prevents an element from shrinking beyond its initial size when there is limited space in the flex container. |
flex-grow |
Allows an element to grow and fill available space along the main axis within the flex container. |
Key Features
- Tailwind’s Flexbox utilities provide a flexible and efficient way to create various layouts and alignments.
- Flexbox classes can be used with responsive variants (
sm: , md: , lg: , xl: ) for adapting layouts based on screen sizes.
- Classes like
justify-between and items-center provide control over alignment along both the main and cross axes.
- Use
order class to control the visual order of flex items.
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