---
title: "Utility removed in Tailwind 4 (tailwind/removed-in-v4)"
description: "The class generates no CSS in Tailwind 4, so the style silently disappears."
url: http://localhost:4173/rules/tailwind/removed-in-v4
updated: 2026-11-11
---

# Utility removed in Tailwind 4

> `tailwind/removed-in-v4` is a vetd rule. It flags: Utility removed in Tailwind 4. It runs on every `check`, together with the TypeScript check.

| Fact | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Rule id | `tailwind/removed-in-v4` |
| Severity | warning |
| Group | Tailwind CSS |
| Tags | correctness |

## Why it matters

The class generates no CSS in Tailwind 4, so the style silently disappears.

## How to fix it

Use the replacement named in the message.

## Credit

Based on work by:

- [Tailwind Labs](https://tailwindcss.com): The v4 upgrade guide lists removed and renamed utilities.

## References

- [Upgrade guide - Getting started - Tailwind CSS](https://tailwindcss.com/docs/upgrade-guide), Tailwind CSS

## Get this text from vetd

MCP: call `explain` with `{ "diagnosticId": "tailwind/removed-in-v4" }`. CLI: `npx vetd explain tailwind/removed-in-v4`.

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