How can I make my tabs in Webflow look like buttons?

Published on
September 22, 2023

To make your tabs in Webflow look like buttons, you can follow these steps:

  1. Insert a Tabs element: Add a Tabs element to your desired section or container. You can find the Tabs element in the Add Panel on the left side of the Webflow Editor.

  2. Customize the Tabs element: Once you've added the Tabs element, you can customize its appearance and functionality. By default, Webflow provides a basic style, but you can modify it to make the tabs look like buttons.

  3. Style the tabs: To make the tabs appear like buttons, you can apply the following styles:

    • Remove the default background color and border styling of the tabs. You can do this by selecting the Tabs element and adjusting its background color to transparent and removing any borders.

    • Apply a desired background color to each tab button. Select each Tab Button element within the Tabs element and modify its background color to suit your design preferences. This will give each tab a button-like appearance.

    • Customize the text styling: To further enhance the button-like appearance, you can adjust the text styling of the tab buttons. Make sure to select the Tab Label element within each Tab Button element and modify its font size, font family, text color, and other properties to match your desired button style.

  4. Add hover and active states: To add interactivity and enhance the button-like experience, you can apply different styles to the tabs on hover and when they are in the active state. Select each Tab Button element and customize its hover and active state styles. For example, you can change the background color or apply a subtle animation to indicate the active tab.

  5. Preview and publish: After customizing the tabs to look like buttons, preview your site to see how they appear. Make any necessary adjustments to ensure they align with your design goals. Once you're satisfied, publish your site to make the changes live.

By following these steps, you can transform the default tab styling of Webflow into button-like tabs that align with your website's design aesthetic.

Additional Questions:

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