Exploring Tailwind CSS Text Sizes

This is extra small text using text-xs . Useful for tiny disclaimers or captions.

This is small text using text-sm . Good for secondary information.

This is base text using text-base .

This is large text using text-lg . Suitable for subheadings.

This is extra large text using text-xl . Often used for main headings.

Understanding `text-base`

The text-base utility is a crucial part of Tailwind's typography scale. It sets the font size to the default font size configured in the user's browser, which is most commonly 16 pixels. This makes text-base a reliable foundation for your body copy, ensuring readability and respecting user preferences. While it's the "base", it doesn't mean it's visually "medium" among all available Tailwind sizes ( text-xs , text-sm , text-lg , text-xl , etc.).