Tailwind CSS: Add shadows to make things look like they're lifting off the page.

Adding Visual Flair & Decoration

Add shadows to make things look like they're lifting off the page.

Skill ID: VisualFlair_32

Description: Create a subtle shadow effect behind an element to give it depth.

Where to apply: Cards, pop-up dialogs, dropdown menus, buttons.

Key Tailwind Classes:


       shadow-sm


       shadow-md


       shadow-lg

Gotcha: An element needs a background color for the shadow to look right. If the element is transparent, the shadow might appear to be cast by content *behind* it, or look strange. Also, overusing heavy shadows can make the UI feel dated or slow.

Tailwind CSS Concept Explained

Adding Visual Flair & Decoration

Add shadows to make things look like they're lifting off the page.

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