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Design Tabs Correctly
Navigation & IA · tabs
Updated 2026-07-28
Tabs organize related views.
Good tabs:
Have clear relationships.
Have visible active state.
Maintain position.
Avoid:
Too many tabs.
Hidden critical information.
Tabs that behave like navigation menus.
Use tabs when users switch between equal sections.
Do not use tabs to hide unrelated content.
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