Streamlining Navigation with the Tab Group Component
The Tab Group components facilitate smooth navigation through different sections or related information within your user interface.
Features
Discover the key features of the Tab Group component.
Organized Content Segmentation
Tab groups categorize content logically, simplifying navigation through related information. Enhance user experience with organized tab-based content segmentation.
Efficient Information Access
Each tab offers quick access to specific content, streamlining user interactions and reducing search time. Improve user engagement with efficient tab-based navigation.
Flexible Design Options
Customize tab group styles and layouts to suit interface requirements, ensuring visual coherence and usability. Enhance user experience with adaptable tab group elements.
Anatomy
Tabs
Individual tabs within the group, each potentially holding a distinct category of content.
Borders & Corners
Varied styles of borders and rounded corners, adding to the visual aesthetics and differentiating between individual tabs.
Size
The component comes in three distinct sizes - small, medium, and large, facilitating scalable design options based on the platform and user needs.
Example Use Cases
Organization
Tabs within the Tab Group are organized logically to group related content together. This organization helps users quickly find and access the information or functionality they are looking for.
Navigation
Users can navigate between tabs by clicking on them. Each tab represents a different section of content, and selecting a tab displays the content associated with that section while hiding the content of other tabs.
Contextual Awareness
The active tab within the Tab Group indicates the current context or location within the application. Users can easily identify which section of content they are viewing based on the active tab.
Customization
The Tab Group component often provides options for customization, allowing developers and designers to tailor its appearance and behavior to suit the specific needs of the application or webpage.
Guidelines for Usage
When incorporating the Tab Group component into a user interface, it's important to follow these guidelines:
Clear Labels: Ensure that each tab has a clear and descriptive label that accurately represents the content or functionality associated with that tab. Use concise language to make the labels easy to understand.
Consistent Styling: Maintain consistency in the styling and layout of tabs within the Tab Group. Consistent tab design helps create a cohesive user experience and makes it easier for users to navigate the interface.
Responsive Design: Design the Tab Group component to be responsive, ensuring that it adapts well to different screen sizes and orientations. Consider how the layout and presentation of the tabs may need to adjust on smaller screens to maintain usability.
Accessibility: Ensure that the Tab Group component is accessible to all users, including those using assistive technologies. Provide sufficient clickable area for tabs and ensure that the active tab state is clearly distinguishable.
Variants
None
A clean and minimalistic variant with no border, facilitating a sleek and contemporary look.
Flat
A variant with borders only on the top and bottom, giving a balanced and linear aesthetic.
Rounded Corners with 4px
Offers a modern and smooth appearance, with subtle borders encapsulating the tab.
Rounded Corners with 8px
Provides a more defined boundary with larger rounded corners, fostering a cohesive look with other rounded elements within the system.
Segments
3 Items
Ideal for simpler interfaces with fewer categories, ensuring each tab has sufficient space to display its content clearly.
4 Items
A balanced option that offers a good mix of category options without overwhelming the user.
5 Items
Suitable for more complex interfaces with a broader range of categories, utilizing the space efficiently.
Sizes
.tab-group-small
A compact size for the component, ideal for limited space or subtle emphasis, making it less prominent but still functional and visible.
.tab-group-medium
The standard size for the component, providing a balance between visibility and space, suitable for most typical use cases and standard interfaces.
.tab-group-large
A larger size for the component, ensuring it stands out and is easily noticeable, often used for primary actions or important interactions to draw user attention.
Best Practices vs. Common Pitfalls
Do:
Ensure that the tabs within a group are thematically connected, providing a cohesive user experience.
Consider the visual balance and alignment when selecting the size and style of the tab group.
Use appropriate spacing between the tabs to prevent a cluttered appearance.
Don't:
Mix different styles and sizes within a single tab group, which can create visual inconsistency and confusion.
Overcrowd the tab group with too many items, making it difficult for users to locate the desired section easily.
Neglect testing the visibility and readability of text and icons across all sizes and styles, to maintain user accessibility and ease of navigation.