How can I implement custom animations using Tailwind CSS?

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How can I implement custom animations using Tailwind CSS?

Asked on Jan 10, 2026

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Tailwind CSS allows you to implement custom animations by extending the default theme configuration. You can define your own keyframes and animation utilities in the Tailwind configuration file.

Example Concept: To create custom animations in Tailwind CSS, you extend the `theme` section of your `tailwind.config.js` file. Define your keyframes under `keyframes` and reference them in the `animation` section. This allows you to create reusable animation utilities that can be applied directly in your HTML using Tailwind's utility classes.

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Start by creating keyframes in the `keyframes` section of your `tailwind.config.js` file.
Define animations in the `animation` section, linking them to your keyframes.
Apply the custom animation class in your HTML to the desired elements.
Remember to rebuild your CSS using Tailwind CLI or your build tool to see the changes.

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