Tabs

NavigationComposerBuilt

Tablist + tabpanels orchestration.

Also known as:

Overview

Purpose

The Tabs component tablist + tabpanels orchestration.within our design system. It follows our composer layer principles, ensuring consistency and reusability across applications.

When to Use

Use when you need helping users navigate
Appropriate for navigation contexts
Follows composer component patterns

When Not to Use

Avoid when simpler alternatives exist
Don't use for form controls
Consider alternatives for edge cases

Live Example

import React from 'react';
import Tabs from './components/Tabs';
import props from '/props.json';

export default function App() {
  return (
    <div style={{ padding: '2rem', minHeight: '100vh' }}>
      <Tabs defaultValue={props.defaultValue || 'tab1'}>
        <Tabs.List>
          <Tabs.Trigger value="tab1">Overview</Tabs.Trigger>
          <Tabs.Trigger value="tab2">Details</Tabs.Trigger>
          <Tabs.Trigger value="tab3">Settings</Tabs.Trigger>
        </Tabs.List>
        
        <Tabs.Content value="tab1">
          <div style={{ padding: '1rem' }}>
            <h3>Overview</h3>
            <p>This is the overview tab content.</p>
          </div>
        </Tabs.Content>
        
        <Tabs.Content value="tab2">
          <div style={{ padding: '1rem' }}>
            <h3>Details</h3>
            <p>This tab contains detailed information.</p>
          </div>
        </Tabs.Content>
        
        <Tabs.Content value="tab3">
          <div style={{ padding: '1rem' }}>
            <h3>Settings</h3>
            <p>Configure your preferences here.</p>
          </div>
        </Tabs.Content>
      </Tabs>
    </div>
  );
}

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Anatomy

Understanding the structure of the Tabs component helps ensure proper implementation and customization.

Component anatomy diagram will be generated based on the actual component structure.

Variants & States

Disabled

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API Reference

Props

Props documentation will be auto-generated from the component implementation.

Methods

Method documentation will be extracted from the component interface.

Accessibility

Standards Compliance

This component follows WCAG 2.1 AA guidelines and includes proper ARIA attributes, keyboard navigation, and screen reader support.

Common Pitfalls

Roving tabindex errors
not linked to routing.

Accessibility Checklist

✓ Keyboard navigation support
✓ Screen reader compatibility
✓ Color contrast compliance
✓ Focus management
✓ ARIA attributes
✓ Reduced motion support

Usage Guidelines

✓ Do

Use consistent spacing and sizing
Follow established patterns
Provide clear labels and descriptions
Test with assistive technologies

✗ Don't

Override core functionality
Use without proper context
Ignore accessibility requirements
Modify without design system approval

Examples

Basic Usage

import React from 'react';
import Tabs from './components/Tabs';
import props from '/props.json';

export default function App() {
  return (
    <div style={{ padding: '2rem', minHeight: '100vh' }}>
      <Tabs defaultValue={props.defaultValue || 'tab1'}>
        <Tabs.List>
          <Tabs.Trigger value="tab1">Overview</Tabs.Trigger>
          <Tabs.Trigger value="tab2">Details</Tabs.Trigger>
          <Tabs.Trigger value="tab3">Settings</Tabs.Trigger>
        </Tabs.List>
        
        <Tabs.Content value="tab1">
          <div style={{ padding: '1rem' }}>
            <h3>Overview</h3>
            <p>This is the overview tab content.</p>
          </div>
        </Tabs.Content>
        
        <Tabs.Content value="tab2">
          <div style={{ padding: '1rem' }}>
            <h3>Details</h3>
            <p>This tab contains detailed information.</p>
          </div>
        </Tabs.Content>
        
        <Tabs.Content value="tab3">
          <div style={{ padding: '1rem' }}>
            <h3>Settings</h3>
            <p>Configure your preferences here.</p>
          </div>
        </Tabs.Content>
      </Tabs>
    </div>
  );
}

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Advanced Usage

import React from 'react';
import Tabs from './components/Tabs';
import props from '/props.json';

export default function App() {
  return (
    <div style={{ padding: '2rem', minHeight: '100vh' }}>
      <Tabs defaultValue={props.defaultValue || 'tab1'}>
        <Tabs.List>
          <Tabs.Trigger value="tab1">Overview</Tabs.Trigger>
          <Tabs.Trigger value="tab2">Details</Tabs.Trigger>
          <Tabs.Trigger value="tab3">Settings</Tabs.Trigger>
        </Tabs.List>
        
        <Tabs.Content value="tab1">
          <div style={{ padding: '1rem' }}>
            <h3>Overview</h3>
            <p>This is the overview tab content.</p>
          </div>
        </Tabs.Content>
        
        <Tabs.Content value="tab2">
          <div style={{ padding: '1rem' }}>
            <h3>Details</h3>
            <p>This tab contains detailed information.</p>
          </div>
        </Tabs.Content>
        
        <Tabs.Content value="tab3">
          <div style={{ padding: '1rem' }}>
            <h3>Settings</h3>
            <p>Configure your preferences here.</p>
          </div>
        </Tabs.Content>
      </Tabs>
    </div>
  );
}