Name the content of each tab
Tabs match areas with the same context; Different level pages should use navigation.
Switch between content areas at the same level.
Review progress
Compare information and presentation in context of use.
Try the operation, change the status and continue working.
Check for details that are easy to miss when putting the design into use.
Progress is saved automatically in this browser.
GUIDANCE
Tabs match areas with the same context; Different level pages should use navigation.
EXAMPLES
Project details include “Overview”, “Members” and “Activities”.
Indicate the selected tab by mark or position, keeping the label clear when uncolored.
Change the theme and try tabs with long labels; The check mark still attaches the correct content.
Example Underline the Invoices tab when the invoices panel is displayed.
Keep the loading and error state separate for the tab, avoid replacing the content with the old tab's response.
Change tab quickly when initial request is slow; Only the current tab's response is displayed.
Example While viewing History, the late response of Overview does not change the panel.
Distinguish focus from selected tab; Unusable tabs need an easy-to-find reason.
Tab and arrow key operations; screen reader reads the selected tab correctly.
Example The focus border can be on Report while Overview is selected.