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CSS Changes Not Showing in Lovable

Quick Answer

How do I fix CSS Changes Not Showing in Lovable?

Browser cache, conflicting Tailwind classes, or CSS specificity issues where component library defaults override your changes. Start with "Hard refresh your browser" before making broader code changes.

Fix signals

What this answers: Why css changes not showing in lovable happens and what to change first.
Fastest move: Hard refresh your browser
Use this page if: Changed a class but nothing looks different

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Quick Fix Summary

Most likely cause	Browser cache, conflicting Tailwind classes, or CSS specificity issues where component library defaults override your changes.
Fastest fix	Hard refresh your browser
Use this page if	Changed a class but nothing looks different

You're in the right place if...

!Changed a class but nothing looks different
!Styling works in editor but not in preview
!Colors or sizes don't match what you set

Why this happens

Browser cache, conflicting Tailwind classes, or CSS specificity issues where component library defaults override your changes.

Fix

Hard refresh your browser

Cmd+Shift+R (Mac) or Ctrl+Shift+R (Windows). This clears the cached CSS.

Tell Lovable to debug

If hard refresh doesn't work:

Copy this prompt

CSS changes are not being applied visually. Please check for:
1. Conflicting Tailwind classes
2. CSS specificity issues
3. Classes being overridden by component library defaults
Fix the styling for [specific element].

Prevent this next time

Use Tailwind's !important modifier (!) when overriding component library defaults. Example: !bg-blue-500 forces the background color.