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Tailwind CSS Skeleton

Skeleton Tailwind CSS acts as a temporary placeholder for loading content. Enhances user experience by reducing perceived loading times in content-heavy pages.

About

Skeleton placeholders bridge loading states before real content appears. You can adjust their size, shape, and color with utility classes.

When to use:

  • When a resource needs long time to load.
  • When the component contains lots of information, such as List or Card.
  • Only works when loading data for the first time.
  • Could be replaced by Spin in any situation, but can provide a better user experience.

Default skeleton

Start with a simple placeholder block to represent a loading line or content area.

Combined layout

Combine avatar, heading, and text placeholders to mimic a fuller loading layout.

Animated skeleton

Add pulse animation to make the loading state feel more active and noticeable.

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