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[Feat] : Add "Copy to Clipboard" button on code snippets in the documentation #2271

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@MohdShayan

✨ Feature Request: Add "Copy to Clipboard" Button for Code Snippets

Description

Currently, on the Tailwind CSS documentation, the code snippets shown in the right-hand editor-style panels (e.g., under the "Getting Started" section) do not include a "Copy to Clipboard" button.

This requires users to manually highlight the code and use Ctrl+C or long-press on mobile to copy it, which adds a small friction point — especially when working with multi-line commands or configuration code.


Steps to Reproduce

  1. Navigate to: https://tailwindcss.com/docs/installation
  2. Locate any code block within the documentation (e.g., Terminal commands, vite.config.ts, CSS import lines).
  3. Observe that the code is shown inside a stylized editor box.
  4. Try copying the code — it must be manually selected and copied.
  5. There is no dedicated "Copy" button available in the UI.

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Suggested Enhancement

Add a "Copy to Clipboard" button to the top-right corner of each code snippet block across the documentation.

Desired Behavior:

  • When clicked, the button should copy the full content of the associated code block to the clipboard.
  • A brief visual confirmation (e.g., tooltip or toast saying "Copied!") should appear upon success.
  • The feature should be:
    • Accessible (keyboard support and ARIA labels for screen readers),
    • Mobile-friendly, and
    • Consistent across all documentation pages.

Benefits

  • Improves usability and developer experience.
  • Saves time during setup and onboarding.
  • Makes the documentation more interactive and accessible.

Thanks for considering this suggestion! Tailwind CSS has been a fantastic tool in my workflow, and I’d love to see its already-great documentation made even better with this small improvement.

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