# Expand a control’s hit area with Tailwind CSS

Canonical source : [Expand a control’s hit area with Tailwind CSS](<https://sebastien.rigaux.be/en/tech-watch/links/expand-a-control-s-hit-area-with-tailwind-css>)

This example collects Tailwind CSS utilities that enlarge an element’s interactive area without changing its appearance. The technique makes controls easier to tap, especially on mobile.

- Selected on : 2026-03-15

- Entry updated : 2026-10-14T07:00:28+0000

- Format : Article

- Source language : EN

- Credit : Kian Bazza

Original resource : [Expand a control’s hit area with Tailwind CSS](<https://bazza.dev/craft/2026/hit-area>)

Tags : [Tailwind CSS](<https://sebastien.rigaux.be/en/tech-watch/tags/tailwind-css>) · [Accessibility](<https://sebastien.rigaux.be/en/tech-watch/tags/accessibility>) · [CSS](<https://sebastien.rigaux.be/en/tech-watch/tags/css>)

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