How can I set the first tab as the default tab when the page loads in Webflow?

Published on
September 22, 2023

To set the first tab as the default tab when the page loads in Webflow, you can follow these steps:

  1. Open your project in the Webflow Designer and navigate to the page where you want to set the default tab.
  2. Select the tab component that you have added to your page.
  3. In the settings panel on the right-hand side, click on the "Default Tab" dropdown menu.
  4. Choose the first tab from the dropdown list.
  5. Preview and publish your website to see the changes.

By setting the first tab as the default tab, it ensures that the content of the first tab is displayed when the page initially loads. This can be useful when you want to provide visitors with relevant information right away.

Setting the default tab not only improves user experience by reducing the number of interactions required to access desired content but also helps with search engine optimization (SEO) by ensuring that important content is visible and accessible to search engine crawlers.

Overall, setting the first tab as the default tab in Webflow is a straightforward process that can enhance the usability and SEO performance of your website.

Example:

1. Open your project in the Webflow Designer and navigate to the page where you want to set the default tab.2. Select the tab component that you have added to your page.3. In the settings panel on the right-hand side, click on the "Default Tab" dropdown menu.4. Choose the first tab from the dropdown list.5. Preview and publish your website to see the changes.

Additional Questions:

  1. How do I add a tab component in Webflow?
  2. Can I customize the appearance of the tabs in Webflow?
  3. Is it possible to have multiple default tabs in Webflow?