Tailwind CSS How It Works

Default how it works

This example shows a default how it works section with a set of columns where you can show the steps of the process.

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                                                <section class="py-24 relative">
        <div class="w-full max-w-7xl px-4 md:px-5 lg:px-5 mx-auto">
            <div class="w-full flex-col justify-start items-center lg:gap-12 gap-10 inline-flex">
                <div class="w-full flex-col justify-start items-center gap-3 flex">
                    <h2 class="w-full text-center text-gray-900 text-4xl font-bold font-manrope leading-normal">How It Works</h2>
                    <p class="max-w-2xl text-center text-gray-400 text-base font-normal leading-relaxed">A detailed breakdown of processes and mechanisms behind a system or product, simplifying complex concepts for easy understanding.</p>
                </div>
                <div class="w-full justify-start items-start gap-8 grid md:grid-cols-3 grid-cols-1">
                    <div class="w-full flex-col justify-start items-start gap-2.5 inline-flex">
                        <div class="w-full flex justify-between relative">
                            <h4 class="text-gray-900 text-xl font-semibold leading-8">Input Collection</h4>
                            <h3 class="text-gray-100 text-7xl font-extrabold font-manrope leading-[100px] absolute -top-9 right-0">1</h3>
                        </div>
                        <p class="text-gray-400 text-base font-normal leading-relaxed">Gather all necessary data or materials required for the process. For example, in a 3D printing project, this involves preparing the digital design files and ensuring the printer has sufficient filament.</p>
                    </div>
                    <div class="w-full flex-col justify-start items-start gap-2.5 inline-flex">
                        <div class="w-full flex justify-between relative">
                            <h4 class="text-gray-900 text-xl font-semibold leading-8">Processing</h4>
                            <h3 class="text-gray-100 text-7xl font-extrabold font-manrope leading-[100px] absolute -top-9 right-0">2</h3>
                        </div>
                        <p class="text-gray-400 text-base font-normal leading-relaxed">Execute the core mechanism or operation. For 3D printing, this step includes the printer interpreting the digital model and methodically laying down layers of material to build the object.</p>
                    </div>
                    <div class="w-full flex-col justify-start items-start gap-2.5 inline-flex">
                        <div class="w-full flex justify-between relative">
                            <h4 class="text-gray-900 text-xl font-semibold leading-8">Output and Review</h4>
                            <h3 class="text-gray-100 text-7xl font-extrabold font-manrope leading-[100px] absolute -top-9 right-0">3</h3>
                        </div>
                        <p class="text-gray-400 text-base font-normal leading-relaxed">Finalize the process and assess the results. In 3D printing, this means removing the finished object from the printer, inspecting it for quality, and performing any necessary post-processing steps like sanding or painting.</p>
                    </div>
                </div>
            </div>
        </div>
    </section>

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How it works with icons

Following how it works, the tailwind section shows some steps behind a particular process with icons to separate each step.

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                                                <section class="py-24 relative">
        <div class="w-full max-w-7xl px-4 md:px-5 lg:px-5 mx-auto">
            <div class="w-full flex-col justify-start items-center lg:gap-12 gap-10 inline-flex">
                <div class="w-full flex-col justify-start items-center gap-3 flex">
                    <h2 class="w-full text-center text-gray-900 text-4xl font-bold font-manrope leading-normal">How It Works</h2>
                    <p class="w-full text-center text-gray-500 text-base font-normal leading-relaxed">A detailed breakdown of processes and mechanisms behind a system or product, <br/>simplifying complex concepts for easy understanding.</p>
                </div>
                <div class="w-full justify-start items-center gap-4 flex md:flex-row flex-col">
                    <div class="grow shrink basis-0 flex-col justify-start items-center gap-2.5 inline-flex">
                        <div class="self-stretch flex-col justify-start items-center gap-0.5 flex">
                            <h3 class="self-stretch text-center text-indigo-600 text-4xl font-extrabold font-manrope leading-normal">1</h3>
                            <h4 class="self-stretch text-center text-gray-900 text-xl font-semibold leading-8">Design and Planning</h4>
                        </div>
                        <p class="self-stretch text-center text-gray-400 text-base font-normal leading-relaxed">Outline the website's purpose, target audience, and features. Create wireframes and design mockups to visualize the layout and...</p>
                    </div>
                    <svg class="md:flex hidden" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="24" height="24" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none">
                        <path d="M5.50159 6L11.5018 12.0002L5.49805 18.004M12.5016 6L18.5018 12.0002L12.498 18.004" stroke="#4F46E5" stroke-width="1.6" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"/>
                    </svg>
                    <div class="grow shrink basis-0 flex-col justify-start items-center gap-2.5 inline-flex">
                        <div class="self-stretch flex-col justify-start items-center gap-0.5 flex">
                            <h3 class="self-stretch text-center text-indigo-600 text-4xl font-extrabold font-manrope leading-normal">2</h3>
                            <h4 class="self-stretch text-center text-gray-900 text-xl font-semibold leading-8">Development</h4>
                        </div>
                        <p class="self-stretch text-center text-gray-400 text-base font-normal leading-relaxed">Convert the design into a functional website using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. Ensure the site is responsive and works on various...</p>
                    </div>
                    <svg class="md:flex hidden" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="24" height="24" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none">
                        <path d="M5.50159 6L11.5018 12.0002L5.49805 18.004M12.5016 6L18.5018 12.0002L12.498 18.004" stroke="#4F46E5" stroke-width="1.6" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"/>
                    </svg>
                    <div class="grow shrink basis-0 flex-col justify-start items-center gap-2.5 inline-flex">
                        <div class="self-stretch flex-col justify-start items-center gap-0.5 flex">
                            <h3 class="self-stretch text-center text-indigo-600 text-4xl font-extrabold font-manrope leading-normal">3</h3>
                            <h4 class="self-stretch text-center text-gray-900 text-xl font-semibold leading-8">Testing and Deployment</h4>
                        </div>
                        <p class="self-stretch text-center text-gray-400 text-base font-normal leading-relaxed">Test the website for issues like broken links and bugs. After making necessary adjustments, deploy it to a web server and conduct...</p>
                    </div>
                </div>
            </div>
        </div>
    </section>

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How it works with illustration

Use the following tailwind how it works example to show process steps with creative illustration and numeric step indication.

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                                                <!--Custom style-->
 <style>
       .swiper-wrapper {
          height: fit-content !important;
          width: 100% !important;
      }
      .swiper-pagination{
          display: flex;
          align-items: center;
          justify-content: start;
          gap: 16px;
          position: relative;
      }
      .swiper-pagination-bullet {
          width: 42px;
          height: 42px;
          text-align: center;
          display: flex;
          align-items: center;
          justify-content: center;
          line-height: 26px;
          font-size: 16px;
          color: #6B7280;
          opacity: 1;
          background: #F9FAFB;
          border: 1px solid #E5E7EB;
      }
      .swiper-pagination-bullet-active {
      color: #fff;
      background: #1D4ED8;
      }
      .swiper-horizontal>.swiper-pagination-bullets, .swiper-pagination-bullets.swiper-pagination-horizontal, .swiper-pagination-custom, .swiper-pagination-fraction {
        bottom: var(--swiper-pagination-bottom,0px);
      }
  </style> 
 <section class="py-24 relative">
        <div class="w-full max-w-7xl px-4 md:px-5 lg:px-5 mx-auto">
            <div class="w-full flex-col justify-start items-center lg:gap-12 gap-8 inline-flex">
                <div class="w-full flex-col justify-start items-center gap-3 flex">
                    <span class="w-full text-center text-gray-500 text-base font-normal leading-relaxed">How It Works</span>
                    <h2 class="w-full text-center text-indigo-700 text-4xl font-bold font-manrope leading-normal">Steps to Open Your Account</h2>
                </div>
                <div class="w-full justify-start lg:items-end items-center lg:gap-16 gap-8 flex lg:flex-row flex-col">
                    <img class="" src="https://pagedone.io/asset/uploads/1720589731.png" alt="How It Works image" />
                    <div class="swiper mySwiper flex flex-col lg:gap-32 gap-16 w-full">
                        <div class="swiper-wrapper">
                            <div class="swiper-slide">
                                <div class="w-full flex-col justify-center items-start gap-4 flex">
                                  <span class="w-full text-blue-700 text-base font-medium leading-relaxed lg:text-start text-center">1st Step</span>
                                  <div class="w-full flex-col justify-center lg:items-start items-center gap-1.5 flex">
                                      <h4 class="text-gray-900 text-xl font-semibold leading-8 lg:text-start text-center">Gather Required Documents</h4>
                                      <p class="lg:max-w-3xl w-full text-gray-400 text-base font-normal leading-relaxed lg:text-start text-center">Collect necessary documents such as identification (passport or driver's license), proof of address (utility bill or lease agreement), and Social Security Number (or equivalent for your country).</p>
                                  </div>
                                </div>
                              </div>
                              <div class="swiper-slide">
                                <div class="w-full flex-col justify-center items-start gap-4 flex">
                                  <span class="w-full text-blue-700 text-base font-medium leading-relaxed lg:text-start text-center">2nd Step</span>
                                  <div class="flex-col justify-center lg:items-start items-center gap-1.5 flex">
                                      <h4 class="text-gray-900 text-xl font-semibold leading-8 lg:text-start text-center">Gather Required Documents</h4>
                                      <p class="lg:max-w-3xl w-full text-gray-400 text-base font-normal leading-relaxed lg:text-start text-center">Collect necessary documents such as identification (passport or driver's license), proof of address (utility bill or lease agreement), and Social Security Number (or equivalent for your country).</p>
                                  </div>
                                </div>
                              </div>
                              <div class="swiper-slide">
                                <div class="w-full flex-col justify-center items-start gap-4 flex">
                                  <span class="w-full text-blue-700 text-base font-medium leading-relaxed lg:text-start text-center">3rd Step</span>
                                  <div class="flex-col justify-center lg:items-start items-center gap-1.5 flex">
                                      <h4 class="text-gray-900 text-xl font-semibold leading-8 lg:text-start text-center">Gather Required Documents</h4>
                                      <p class="lg:max-w-3xl w-full text-gray-400 text-base font-normal leading-relaxed lg:text-start text-center">Collect necessary documents such as identification (passport or driver's license), proof of address (utility bill or lease agreement), and Social Security Number (or equivalent for your country).</p>
                                  </div>
                                </div>
                              </div>
                              <div class="swiper-slide">
                                <div class="w-full flex-col justify-center items-start gap-4 flex">
                                  <span class="w-full text-blue-700 text-base font-medium leading-relaxed lg:text-start text-center">4th Step</span>
                                  <div class="flex-col justify-center lg:items-start items-center gap-1.5 flex">
                                      <h4 class="text-gray-900 text-xl font-semibold leading-8 lg:text-start text-center">Gather Required Documents</h4>
                                      <p class="lg:max-w-3xl w-full text-gray-400 text-base font-normal leading-relaxed lg:text-start text-center">Collect necessary documents such as identification (passport or driver's license), proof of address (utility bill or lease agreement), and Social Security Number (or equivalent for your country).</p>
                                  </div>
                                </div>
                              </div>
                           
                        </div>
                        <div class="swiper-pagination lg:justify-start justify-center"></div>
                    </div>                    
                </div>
            </div>
        </div>
    </section>
<!-- Custom JS -->
  <script>
        var swiper = new Swiper(".mySwiper", {
            slidesPerView: 1,
            spaceBetween: 32,
            loop: true,
            centeredSlides: true,
            pagination: {
                el: ".swiper-pagination",
                clickable: true,
                renderBullet: function (index, className) {
                return '<span class="' + className + '">' + (index + 1) + "</span>";
            },
            },
            autoplay: {
                delay: 2500,
                disableOnInteraction: false,
            },
        });
    </script>

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How it works with cards

This example shows a how-it-works section with cards, where you can show the steps of the process with cards.

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Side by side How it works: blocks

Use this example to show a vertical process step card on one side and some headings and descriptions on the other..

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How it works with the grid layout

This example shows a how-it-works section with grid layout where you can show the steps of the process with help and description inside cards.

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How it works with horizontal progression

Use the following example to showcase the horizontal progress of a particular process with icons and separators.

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How it works cards with images

This example showcases how the process works inside the card with its images and detailed description.

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How it works cards with illustrations

Use the below example to show a process steps card alongside creative illustrations.

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Vertical how it works cards

Showcase how you process STEPs inside cards with their description in a vertical format.

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horizontal how it works steps

This example shows process steps with separators in a horizontal way.

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How it works with the CTA

This example shows a how it works section with a CTA button, heading, and paragraph above the process steps.

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splitted how it works blocks

Use this example to show process steps in a split way, with a heading and description on one side and process steps on the other.

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How it works with creative illustration

This tailwind CSS how it works example can be used for vertical process steps alongside creative illustration that provides a modern look.

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How it works in dark mode

Use this example if you want to show process steps in a grid-like manner, especially for the dark version of the website.

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