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- What is tabbed content on a website?
- How many tab states should we design for a tab bar?
- When should tabs be used?
What is tabbed content on a website?
Tabs can be used on a website as a way of dividing content into meaningful sub-sections and can be used to prevent the need for multiple pages around a similar topic. Tabbed content occupies less screen space so the user can intuitively and efficiently access relevant content.
How many tab states should we design for a tab bar?
In general, use three to five tabs in iOS; use a few more in iPadOS and tvOS if necessary.
When should tabs be used?
Use tabs to alternate between views within the same context, not to navigate to different areas. This is the single most important point, because staying in place while alternating views is the reason we have tabs in the first place.
