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How can I customize breakpoints in Tailwind for a responsive layout?

Asked on Oct 25, 2025

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In Tailwind CSS, customizing breakpoints for a responsive layout involves modifying the `tailwind.config.js` file to define your own screen sizes. This allows you to tailor the responsive design to your specific needs.

<!-- BEGIN COPY / PASTE -->
    module.exports = {
      theme: {
        extend: {
          screens: {
            'xs': '480px',
            'sm': '640px',
            'md': '768px',
            'lg': '1024px',
            'xl': '1280px',
            '2xl': '1536px',
          },
        },
      },
    }
    <!-- END COPY / PASTE -->

Additional Comment:

Tailwind's default breakpoints are mobile-first, meaning they apply styles from the smallest to the largest screen.
You can add new breakpoints or modify existing ones by adjusting the `screens` section in the configuration file.
After updating the configuration, make sure to rebuild your CSS to see the changes take effect.

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