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State

The state prefix applies a class based on the specified interaction state. A class without a prefix will apply to all states. Adding the state prefix lets you create dynamic and user-friendly interfaces without writing custom CSS for each interaction. Overview
CSS Shortcut class Applied style 
hover:
 
.hover:<class>:hover {
  <property-name>: <property-value>;
}
 
focus:
 
.focus:<class>:focus {
  <property-name>: <property-value>;
}

Examples

Hover
hover:<class>

This link uses the link-default colour. On hover, the link will use the link-hover colour instead. 
<a href="#" class="link-default hover:link-hover">
  This link uses the link-default colour. On hover, the link
  will use the link-hover colour instead.
</a>

Focus
focus:<class>

<button class="bg-dark text-light focus:bg-light focus:text-primary">
  This button uses the dark background colour. On focus, the
  button will use the light background colour instead.
</button>
2025-10-01