Is there a workaround in Webflow to autoplay through tabs without using the slider feature?

Published on
September 22, 2023

Yes, there is a workaround in Webflow to autoplay through tabs without using the slider feature. Here's how you can achieve this:

  1. Add the Tabs element: Start by adding the Tabs element to your page from the Add panel or by dragging and dropping it onto your canvas.

  2. Customize the tabs: Customize the appearance of your tabs by adding headings or icons inside each tab item. You can also style the tabs using the Style panel to match your design.

  3. Add interaction to the tabs: With the Tabs element selected, go to the Interactions panel. Click on the plus icon (+) to add a new interaction.

  4. Set the trigger: In the interaction panel, select the trigger type as "Page Load" to initiate the autoplay when the page loads.

  5. Add actions: Under "Affect other elements", click on the plus icon (+) to add an action. In the action dropdown, select "Show" to show the next tab when the page loads.

  6. Configure the actions: In the "Show" action's settings, choose the tab you want to show next. Optionally, you can set a delay between each tab switch to control the autoplay speed.

  7. Repeat steps 5 and 6: Repeat steps 5 and 6 to add "Show" actions for each tab in consecutive order. This will ensure that the tabs cycle through automatically.

  8. Preview and adjust: Preview your website to see if the automatic tab switching is working as expected. If needed, go back to the interactions panel and adjust the delay or add additional actions to fine-tune the autoplay behavior.

By following these steps, you can achieve an autoplay functionality for your tabs in Webflow without relying on the slider feature.

Additional Questions:

  1. How do I customize the appearance of tabs in Webflow?
  2. Can I add custom animations to the tab switching in Webflow?
  3. Is it possible to have multiple sets of tabs on a single page in Webflow?