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Type | Usage | Image |
Main tabs | Single row above the associated content. Use it as tabbed navigation. |  |
2nd level tabs | Use only as a second level to main tabs. |  |
Details panel tabs | Use only in the Details Panel. |  |
Ribbon tabs | Use only in the Ribbon /wiki/spaces/UserExp/pages/1390479038 as tabbed navigation. |  |
Usage & Behavior
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Only one tab can be selected at a time.
A tab can be selected by clicking it.
Selecting a tab will change the view below to the new tab’s associated content.
Clicking on a new tab will automatically remove the selection from the previously-selected tab.
When the tab label is truncated, hovering over it will show a Tooltip with the full label.
Validations and errors
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when there is not a lot of content. In this case consider using an Accordion.
when there are dependencies between tabs. In this case, consider using a Wizard.
when all the data needs to be visible in one place.
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Use clear and short labels.
Do not use icons for tab labels.
Keep in mind reduced mobile widths and space for translated labels - the character length of a label will impact the experience.
A maximum of six tabs is recommended. This is to maintain an uncluttered UI and reduce cognitive load for users.
In the Details Panel, a maximum of four tabs is recommended.
Tabs should be ordered by importance, popularity or user’s workflow. The order should be consistent across the experience.
Tabs with related content should be grouped adjacent to each other.
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Unless otherwise specified, see our general compliance information in Fundamentals - Accessibility
Focus management
Keyboard | Description |
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Tab |
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Shift + Tab |
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Space | Changes the view to the focused tab. |
Enter | Changes the view to the focused tab. |
Esc | N/A |
Arrows | N/A |
Design
Zeplin link | Screen thumbnail |
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Main Tabs |
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2nd Level Tabs |  |
Details Pane Tabs |  |
Ribbon Tabs - Expand |  |
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