vercel/next.js / errors / missing-root-layout-tags.mdx

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title: Missing Root Layout tags

Why This Error Occurred

You forgot to define the <html> and/or <body> tags in your Root Layout.

Possible Ways to Fix It

To fix this error, make sure that both <html> and <body> are present in your Root Layout.

export default function Layout({ children }: { children: React.ReactNode }) {
-  return children
+  return (
+    <html>
+      <body>
+        {children}
+      </body>
+    </html>
+  )
}

Useful Links

• Root Layout