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How do I create a responsive grid layout using Tailwind?

Asked on Oct 23, 2025

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To create a responsive grid layout using Tailwind CSS, you can utilize Tailwind's grid utilities, which allow you to define the number of columns and their behavior at different screen sizes. Tailwind provides a straightforward way to manage responsive design through its breakpoint prefixes.
<!-- BEGIN COPY / PASTE -->
    <div class="grid grid-cols-1 sm:grid-cols-2 md:grid-cols-3 lg:grid-cols-4 gap-4">
      <div class="bg-blue-500 p-4">Item 1</div>
      <div class="bg-blue-500 p-4">Item 2</div>
      <div class="bg-blue-500 p-4">Item 3</div>
      <div class="bg-blue-500 p-4">Item 4</div>
    </div>
    <!-- END COPY / PASTE -->
Additional Comment:
  • The "grid" class initializes a CSS grid layout.
  • "grid-cols-1" sets the grid to have one column by default.
  • Responsive prefixes like "sm:", "md:", and "lg:" adjust the column count at different breakpoints.
  • "gap-4" adds spacing between grid items, which can be adjusted as needed.
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