How can I add an auto-scroll (anchor link) to my tab menu in Webflow?

Published on
September 22, 2023

To add an auto-scroll (anchor link) to your tab menu in Webflow, you can follow these steps:

  1. Select the tab menu element: Identify the tab menu element on your Webflow page.

  2. Add an ID to the tab content section: Each tab content section should have a unique ID assigned to it. To do this, select the tab content section, go to the Element Settings panel on the right-hand side, and enter a unique ID in the "ID" field.

  3. Create the anchor link: For each tab in the tab menu, you will need to create an anchor link that connects to the corresponding tab content section. To create an anchor link, select the tab element, go to the Element Settings panel, scroll down to the "Attributes" section, click on the "Add an Attribute" button, and enter "href" as the name of the attribute. In the value field, enter the ID of the corresponding tab content section preceded by a hash symbol (#). For example, if the ID of the tab content section is "tab1-content", the value should be "#tab1-content".

  4. Set the smooth scroll behavior: By default, Webflow's smooth scroll behavior is enabled. However, it's a good practice to confirm that it is enabled. To do this, go to the Settings tab in the right-hand panel, click on "Smooth Scroll", and ensure that the checkbox is selected.

  5. Test and adjust: Preview your page and test the anchor links on the tab menu. They should now smoothly scroll to the corresponding tab content sections on the page. If needed, you can fine-tune the positioning of the content sections or adjust the scroll animation duration to achieve the desired effect.

By adding auto-scroll (anchor links) to your tab menu, you enhance the user experience and improve navigation on your website. Users can easily jump to specific sections of the page without manually scrolling.

Additional questions:

  1. How do I create a tab menu in Webflow?
  2. Can I customize the appearance of the tab menu in Webflow?
  3. How can I add animations to the tab content sections in Webflow?