focus:ring-2 Tailwind CSS Class
Focus ring. The generated CSS output is on focus: ring width 2px. This page gives you the generated CSS output, a copy-paste example, and an interactive demo for search-friendly utility lookups.
focus:ring-2 maps to on focus: ring width 2px. It belongs to the Effects & Transitions category and was generated from Tailwind CSS v4.1.14 reference data.
Interactive Demo
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This preview simulates the effect of focus:ring-2 using structured data generated from your Tailwind reference snapshot.
Visual Comparison
focus:ring-2 is mainly about interactive state feedback, using on focus to make focus, hover, or active changes easier to notice.
Variants & Breakpoints
Use the base utility directly, then layer state or responsive variants when the component needs more specific behavior.
| Context | Class syntax | Why use it | Preview |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base | focus:ring-2 | Apply focus:ring-2 directly to the element. | Default application |
| Hover | hover:focus:ring-2 | Use this when the visual change should appear on pointer hover. | Pointer state |
| Focus | focus:focus:ring-2 | Useful when the class should react to focus or keyboard navigation. | Focus state |
| Dark | dark:focus:ring-2 | Apply the same utility inside a dark color scheme. | Dark surface |
Utility Family Comparison
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When to use this class
Use it where users need a clear signal that an element is interactive, selected, or currently receiving attention.
Watch out for
Do not rely on a single state utility alone. Pair state feedback with enough contrast and consistent interaction patterns across the rest of the UI.
Class Reference
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Utility class | focus:ring-2 |
| Category | Effects & Transitions |
| CSS output | on focus: ring width 2px |
| Source page | Cheat Sheet |
| Static slug | focus-ring-2 |
Example Snippet
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<button class="focus:ring-2 rounded-lg bg-blue-500 px-5 py-3 text-white">Interactive preview</button>Related Utility Pages
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