How can I create a link-button to another tab pane in Webflow?

Published on
September 22, 2023

To create a link-button to another tab pane in Webflow, you can follow these steps:

  1. Add a Tab component to your page: Start by dragging and dropping a Tab component from the Components panel onto your page.

  2. Customize the tab labels: Click on the Tab component to select it, and then navigate to the Tab settings in the right-hand panel. Here, you can customize the tab labels to your liking.

  3. Add the tab panes: Within the Tab component, you will see multiple div elements labeled as "Tab Pane." These represent the different panes that will be displayed when switching between tabs. Add content to each of the panes based on your requirements.

  4. Create a link-button: Select the element (e.g., text or button) that you want to turn into the link-button. You can use a text element or a button component for this purpose.

  5. Set up the link interaction: With the link-button selected, go to the Interactions panel on the right-hand side. Click on the plus icon next to the "Timed" or "Scrolling" section to create a new interaction.

  6. Configure the interaction: In the interaction settings, specify the type of trigger you want to use for the link-button, such as a mouse click or hover.

  7. Specify the target: In the interaction settings, choose the action to be taken, i.e., navigating to a different tab. To do this, select the "Start an animation" option and set it to target the desired tab pane. You can choose the target by simply clicking on the appropriate tab pane within the navigator panel.

  8. Customize the animation: If you want to add animation or transition effects to the tab switch, you can further configure the interaction settings accordingly.

  9. Preview and test your link-button: Once you have completed the setup, you can preview your page and test the link-button. Ensure that it correctly switches to the desired tab pane when clicked.

By following these steps, you can create a link-button that navigates to another tab pane in Webflow. This helps enhance the user experience by allowing them to easily access different content sections within a single page.

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