Tabs Component
Interactive horizontal navigation tabs for organizing content into sections with various styles and states.
Live Examples
Basic Tabs
Overview content goes here. This is the main dashboard view.
Pills Style Tabs
Complete project documentation
Review design mockups
Fullwidth Tabs
Website Redesign
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Mobile App
30% complete
Tabs with Icons
Dashboard overview with key metrics and recent activity.
Usage Guidelines
When to Use
- To organize related content into distinct sections
- When users need to switch between different views of the same data
- For navigation within a single page or component
- To reduce cognitive load by showing only relevant content
- When space is limited and content needs to be condensed
Best Practices
- Use clear, descriptive labels for each tab
- Keep tab labels short and concise
- Limit the number of tabs to avoid overcrowding (5-7 max)
- Ensure the active tab is clearly distinguishable
- Use consistent content structure across all tabs
- Consider using icons for better visual recognition
- Provide proper keyboard navigation support
Accessibility Features
- ARIA roles and properties for screen readers
- Keyboard navigation with arrow keys and Enter
- Focus management and visible focus indicators
- Proper labeling and descriptions
- High contrast colors for better visibility