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Tabs

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A navigation pattern that switches between distinct content panels within the same view.

When to use

  • Organizing sibling content that doesn't need to be visible simultaneously
  • Profile pages (Overview / Activity / Settings)
  • Prefer tabs over accordions when users will switch between sections repeatedly

Examples

  • GitHub repository tabs: Code / Issues / Pull Requests
  • Settings page: Account / Billing / Notifications

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