FAQ Tabs Component

snippet.publishedOn January 20, 2025 Intermediate

A modern tabbed FAQ component with category-based organization and smooth transitions

#faq #tabs #categories #questions #answers

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Code Implementation

HTML

<div class="tabs-faq-container">
  <div class="faq-header">
    <h1>Help Center</h1>
    <p>Browse through different categories to find the answers you need</p>
  </div>
  
  <div class="tabs-wrapper">
    <div class="tab-navigation">
      <button class="tab-btn active" data-tab="general">General</button>
      <button class="tab-btn" data-tab="billing">Billing</button>
      <button class="tab-btn" data-tab="technical">Technical</button>
      <button class="tab-btn" data-tab="support">Support</button>
    </div>
    
    <div class="tab-content">
      <div class="tab-panel active" id="general">
        <div class="faq-item">
          <h3>What is your company about?</h3>
          <p>We are a leading technology company specializing in innovative web solutions, mobile applications, and digital transformation services for businesses of all sizes.</p>
        </div>
        <div class="faq-item">
          <h3>Where are you located?</h3>
          <p>Our headquarters is located in San Francisco, with additional offices in New York, London, and Tokyo. We also have remote team members worldwide.</p>
        </div>
        <div class="faq-item">
          <h3>How long have you been in business?</h3>
          <p>We've been serving clients for over 8 years, building a strong reputation for delivering high-quality solutions and exceptional customer service.</p>
        </div>
      </div>
      
      <div class="tab-panel" id="billing">
        <div class="faq-item">
          <h3>What payment methods do you accept?</h3>
          <p>We accept all major credit cards, PayPal, bank transfers, and for enterprise clients, we can arrange custom payment terms and invoicing.</p>
        </div>
        <div class="faq-item">
          <h3>Do you offer refunds?</h3>
          <p>Yes, we offer a 30-day money-back guarantee for most of our services. Custom development projects are evaluated on a case-by-case basis.</p>
        </div>
        <div class="faq-item">
          <h3>How does your pricing work?</h3>
          <p>Our pricing is transparent and project-based. We provide detailed quotes after understanding your requirements, with no hidden fees or surprise charges.</p>
        </div>
      </div>
      
      <div class="tab-panel" id="technical">
        <div class="faq-item">
          <h3>What technologies do you use?</h3>
          <p>We work with modern technologies including React, Vue.js, Node.js, Python, AWS, Docker, and many others, always choosing the best tools for each project.</p>
        </div>
        <div class="faq-item">
          <h3>Do you provide hosting services?</h3>
          <p>Yes, we offer managed hosting solutions on reliable cloud platforms with 99.9% uptime guarantee, automatic backups, and 24/7 monitoring.</p>
        </div>
        <div class="faq-item">
          <h3>Can you integrate with existing systems?</h3>
          <p>Absolutely! We specialize in system integrations and can connect your new solution with existing CRM, ERP, payment systems, and third-party APIs.</p>
        </div>
      </div>
      
      <div class="tab-panel" id="support">
        <div class="faq-item">
          <h3>What support do you provide?</h3>
          <p>We offer comprehensive support including documentation, training, maintenance, updates, and technical assistance through multiple channels.</p>
        </div>
        <div class="faq-item">
          <h3>How can I contact support?</h3>
          <p>You can reach our support team via email, live chat, phone, or through our client portal. We typically respond within 2-4 hours during business hours.</p>
        </div>
        <div class="faq-item">
          <h3>Do you offer training?</h3>
          <p>Yes, we provide comprehensive training sessions for your team, including user manuals, video tutorials, and hands-on workshops to ensure smooth adoption.</p>
        </div>
      </div>
    </div>
  </div>
</div>

CSS

.tabs-faq-container {
  max-width: 900px;
  margin: 2rem auto;
  padding: 2rem;
  font-family: 'Segoe UI', Tahoma, Geneva, Verdana, sans-serif;
  background: #f8fafc;
  min-height: 100vh;
}

.faq-header {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 3rem;
}

.faq-header h1 {
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  color: #1e293b;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.faq-header p {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: #64748b;
  margin: 0;
}

.tabs-wrapper {
  background: white;
  border-radius: 16px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.tab-navigation {
  display: flex;
  background: #f1f5f9;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
}

.tab-btn {
  flex: 1;
  padding: 1rem 1.5rem;
  border: none;
  background: transparent;
  color: #64748b;
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  position: relative;
}

.tab-btn:hover {
  background: rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.1);
  color: #3b82f6;
}

.tab-btn.active {
  background: white;
  color: #3b82f6;
}

.tab-btn.active::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: #3b82f6;
}

.tab-content {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 400px;
}

.tab-panel {
  display: none;
  padding: 2rem;
  animation: fadeIn 0.3s ease;
}

.tab-panel.active {
  display: block;
}

.faq-item {
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  padding-bottom: 2rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
}

.faq-item:last-child {
  border-bottom: none;
  margin-bottom: 0;
  padding-bottom: 0;
}

.faq-item h3 {
  margin: 0 0 1rem 0;
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  color: #1e293b;
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1.4;
}

.faq-item p {
  margin: 0;
  color: #475569;
  line-height: 1.7;
  font-size: 1rem;
}

@keyframes fadeIn {
  from {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(10px);
  }
  to {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
  }
}

@keyframes slideIn {
  from {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateX(-20px);
  }
  to {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateX(0);
  }
}

.tabs-wrapper {
  animation: slideIn 0.6s ease;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .tabs-faq-container {
    padding: 1rem;
    margin: 1rem;
  }
  
  .faq-header h1 {
    font-size: 2rem;
  }
  
  .tab-navigation {
    flex-direction: column;
  }
  
  .tab-btn {
    text-align: left;
    padding: 1rem;
  }
  
  .tab-panel {
    padding: 1.5rem;
  }
  
  .faq-item h3 {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .tab-navigation {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  }
  
  .tab-btn {
    text-align: center;
    padding: 0.75rem;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
  }
}

JavaScript

document.addEventListener('DOMContentLoaded', function() {
  const tabBtns = document.querySelectorAll('.tab-btn');
  const tabPanels = document.querySelectorAll('.tab-panel');
  
  tabBtns.forEach(btn => {
    btn.addEventListener('click', () => {
      const targetTab = btn.getAttribute('data-tab');
      
      // Remove active class from all buttons and panels
      tabBtns.forEach(b => b.classList.remove('active'));
      tabPanels.forEach(panel => panel.classList.remove('active'));
      
      // Add active class to clicked button and corresponding panel
      btn.classList.add('active');
      document.getElementById(targetTab).classList.add('active');
    });
  });
  
  // Optional: Add keyboard navigation
  document.addEventListener('keydown', function(e) {
    if (e.key === 'ArrowLeft' || e.key === 'ArrowRight') {
      const activeBtn = document.querySelector('.tab-btn.active');
      const allBtns = Array.from(tabBtns);
      const currentIndex = allBtns.indexOf(activeBtn);
      
      let nextIndex;
      if (e.key === 'ArrowLeft') {
        nextIndex = currentIndex > 0 ? currentIndex - 1 : allBtns.length - 1;
      } else {
        nextIndex = currentIndex < allBtns.length - 1 ? currentIndex + 1 : 0;
      }
      
      allBtns[nextIndex].click();
      allBtns[nextIndex].focus();
    }
  });
})