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Tabs organize similar content together into individual sections in the same page.

Tabs. On the left side classic variation on the right side modern variation

Usage

  • Use tabs when you need to move between views in the same context.

  • Split your information into groups that are easy to identify by your end users.

  • Order your tabs in a natural way for your users.

  • Use tabs when you don’t need to compare contents.

  • All tabs in a tab bar must follow the same style and type. Having different styles in tabs can produce the feeling of navigation, and this is not the desired outcome for this pattern.

  • A tab must change to the selected state on user selection. The selected tab must stand out from other tabs. Only one tab can be selected at a time.

  • A tab's label must be short, clear, and concise with a maximum of two words.

  • Do not use all caps in the label. This complicates the readability of the tab.

  • One tab must always be pre selected

  • Remaining tabs must collapse below a "More" tab when they don't fit on the screen. This "More" dropdown tab should always be last.

  • Tab bars may need a visual aid to help give context. In this case, you may use a thin line under the tabs bar, as shown in the following example:

    Classic tab with rounded corners at top corners

Variations

Classic tab

Use the classic tab type inside forms.

Classic tab with rounded corners at top corners

Modern tab

Use the modern tab type together with dataset visualizations, such as the list view or card view.

Modern tab without background and underline in selected state

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