How can I set up a horizontal scroll bar for the Tab Component in Webflow on the mobile breakpoint to avoid stacking tabs on mobile?

Published on
September 22, 2023

To set up a horizontal scroll bar for the Tab Component in Webflow on the mobile breakpoint and avoid stacking tabs, you can follow these steps:

  1. Create a container element: Start by creating a container element that will hold all the tabs. This element should have a set width that fits within the mobile screen.

  2. Enable overflow: In the Styles panel, select the container element and enable overflow. This allows for horizontal scrolling within the container when the tab content exceeds its width.

  3. Set up the tabs: Inside the container element, add individual tab elements. Each tab should have its own content and be given a unique class name.

  4. Design the tabs: Customize the design of the tabs, such as their appearance, background color, and typography, using the Styles panel.

  5. Create interactions: Create interactions to switch between tabs. You can use the built-in Tab Component or create custom interactions using triggers like clicks or swipes.

  6. Configure the mobile breakpoint: Go to the mobile breakpoint settings in the Styles panel. Adjust the width of the container element to accommodate for the desired number of tabs visible on the screen.

  7. Test and fine-tune: Preview your site on mobile devices or Webflow's preview mode to test the horizontal scroll behavior. Make any necessary adjustments to the width of the container or the number of visible tabs to achieve the desired effect.

Using this method, you can set up a horizontal scroll bar for the Tab Component in Webflow on the mobile breakpoint, ensuring that tabs don't stack on top of each other and allowing users to scroll horizontally to view all the tabs.

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