Category Β· Navigation Menus Difficulty Level Β· Beginner Published on Β· January 17, 2024

Interactive Tab Menu

A modern and interactive tab menu with smooth animations, dynamic content switching, and responsive design for organizing content sections.

#tabs #interactive #content-switching #responsive #animated

Responsive Design

Yes

Dark Mode Support

No

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1035

Browser Compatibility

No

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Interactive Tab Menu

A modern and versatile tab menu component with smooth animations, multiple styling options, and comprehensive accessibility features. Perfect for organizing content into easily navigable sections.

Features

  • Multiple Tab Styles: Default, rounded, minimal, and pill variations
  • Smooth Animations: Fluid transitions between tabs with loading states
  • Keyboard Navigation: Full arrow key, Home, End, Enter, and Space support
  • Responsive Design: Adapts to mobile with vertical layout
  • Rich Content Support: Supports complex content including forms, grids, and media
  • Accessibility: ARIA labels, focus management, and screen reader support
  • Interactive Elements: Buttons, forms, and clickable content within tabs
  • Visual Feedback: Real-time tab information and user action confirmations

Key Components

Tab Navigation

  • Horizontal tab buttons with icons and text labels
  • Active state indicators with smooth transitions
  • Hover effects and focus states
  • Scrollable on mobile devices

Content Panels

  • Rich content areas with various layouts
  • Smooth fade and slide transitions
  • Loading states during tab switches
  • Support for forms, grids, and interactive elements

Style Variations

  • Default: Clean rounded tabs with background
  • Rounded: Fully rounded pill-shaped tabs
  • Minimal: Borderless tabs with bottom indicators
  • Pills: Colored pill-shaped active states

Customization Options

  • Colors: Modify primary, secondary, and accent colors
  • Animations: Adjust transition speeds and easing functions
  • Spacing: Customize padding, margins, and tab dimensions
  • Typography: Change fonts, sizes, and weights
  • Icons: Replace or remove tab icons
  • Content Layout: Modify panel layouts and content structure

Animation Details

Tab Transitions

  1. Smooth opacity and transform transitions for content panels
  2. Active indicator animations with width and position changes
  3. Loading states with spinner animations
  4. Hover effects with subtle elevation and color changes

Mobile Behavior

  • Transforms to vertical layout on small screens
  • Maintains smooth transitions and animations
  • Touch-friendly tap targets and spacing
  • Horizontal scrolling for tab overflow

Accessibility Features

  • ARIA Support: Proper role="tab", aria-selected, and aria-controls attributes
  • Keyboard Navigation: Arrow keys, Home, End, Enter, and Space key support
  • Focus Management: Visible focus indicators and logical tab order
  • Screen Reader: Descriptive labels and navigation landmarks
  • High Contrast: Sufficient color contrast ratios

Content Examples

The demo includes various content types:

  • Overview: Mission statements and core values
  • Features: Feature lists with icons and descriptions
  • Pricing: Pricing cards with feature comparisons
  • Support: Support options and contact methods
  • Contact: Contact information and interactive forms

Usage Tips

  1. Keep tab labels concise and descriptive
  2. Organize content logically from most to least important
  3. Use consistent content structure across tabs
  4. Test keyboard navigation thoroughly
  5. Ensure content is accessible without JavaScript
  6. Consider loading states for dynamic content

Browser Compatibility

Works in all modern browsers with graceful degradation. Uses CSS Grid, Flexbox, and modern JavaScript features with appropriate fallbacks.

Performance Considerations

  • Efficient event delegation for large tab sets
  • CSS transforms for smooth animations
  • Lazy loading support for tab content
  • Optimized for both desktop and mobile performance

HTML

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CSS

598

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JavaScript

227

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                <div class="tab-demo">
  <div class="demo-content">
    <h2>Interactive Tab Menu Demo</h2>
    <p>A versatile tab menu system with smooth animations, content switching, and customizable styling. Perfect for organizing related content into easily accessible sections.</p>
    
    <div class="demo-controls">
      <h3>Tab Style:</h3>
      <div class="control-buttons">
        <button class="control-btn active" data-style="default">Default</button>
        <button class="control-btn" data-style="rounded">Rounded</button>
        <button class="control-btn" data-style="minimal">Minimal</button>
        <button class="control-btn" data-style="pills">Pills</button>
      </div>
    </div>
  </div>
  
  <div class="tab-container">
    <div class="tab-menu" role="tablist" aria-label="Content sections">
      <button class="tab-button active" role="tab" aria-selected="true" aria-controls="tab-panel-1" id="tab-1" data-tab="overview">
        <span class="tab-icon">πŸ“Š</span>
        <span class="tab-text">Overview</span>
        <span class="tab-indicator"></span>
      </button>
      <button class="tab-button" role="tab" aria-selected="false" aria-controls="tab-panel-2" id="tab-2" data-tab="features">
        <span class="tab-icon">⚑</span>
        <span class="tab-text">Features</span>
        <span class="tab-indicator"></span>
      </button>
      <button class="tab-button" role="tab" aria-selected="false" aria-controls="tab-panel-3" id="tab-3" data-tab="pricing">
        <span class="tab-icon">πŸ’°</span>
        <span class="tab-text">Pricing</span>
        <span class="tab-indicator"></span>
      </button>
      <button class="tab-button" role="tab" aria-selected="false" aria-controls="tab-panel-4" id="tab-4" data-tab="support">
        <span class="tab-icon">🎧</span>
        <span class="tab-text">Support</span>
        <span class="tab-indicator"></span>
      </button>
      <button class="tab-button" role="tab" aria-selected="false" aria-controls="tab-panel-5" id="tab-5" data-tab="contact">
        <span class="tab-icon">πŸ“ž</span>
        <span class="tab-text">Contact</span>
        <span class="tab-indicator"></span>
      </button>
    </div>
    
    <div class="tab-content">
      <div class="tab-panel active" role="tabpanel" aria-labelledby="tab-1" id="tab-panel-1">
        <div class="panel-content">
          <h3>πŸ“Š Project Overview</h3>
          <p>Welcome to our comprehensive project overview. Here you'll find essential information about our platform, mission, and core objectives.</p>
          <div class="content-grid">
            <div class="content-item">
              <h4>Mission Statement</h4>
              <p>To provide innovative solutions that empower businesses and individuals to achieve their goals efficiently.</p>
            </div>
            <div class="content-item">
              <h4>Core Values</h4>
              <p>Innovation, reliability, customer satisfaction, and continuous improvement drive everything we do.</p>
            </div>
          </div>
          <div class="action-buttons">
            <button class="action-btn primary">Learn More</button>
            <button class="action-btn secondary">Watch Demo</button>
          </div>
        </div>
      </div>
      
      <div class="tab-panel" role="tabpanel" aria-labelledby="tab-2" id="tab-panel-2">
        <div class="panel-content">
          <h3>⚑ Key Features</h3>
          <p>Discover the powerful features that make our platform stand out from the competition.</p>
          <div class="feature-list">
            <div class="feature-item">
              <span class="feature-icon">πŸš€</span>
              <div class="feature-info">
                <h4>Lightning Fast</h4>
                <p>Optimized performance with sub-second response times</p>
              </div>
            </div>
            <div class="feature-item">
              <span class="feature-icon">πŸ”’</span>
              <div class="feature-info">
                <h4>Secure & Reliable</h4>
                <p>Enterprise-grade security with 99.9% uptime guarantee</p>
              </div>
            </div>
            <div class="feature-item">
              <span class="feature-icon">πŸ“±</span>
              <div class="feature-info">
                <h4>Mobile Responsive</h4>
                <p>Perfect experience across all devices and screen sizes</p>
              </div>
            </div>
          </div>
        </div>
      </div>
      
      <div class="tab-panel" role="tabpanel" aria-labelledby="tab-3" id="tab-panel-3">
        <div class="panel-content">
          <h3>πŸ’° Pricing Plans</h3>
          <p>Choose the perfect plan that fits your needs and budget.</p>
          <div class="pricing-grid">
            <div class="pricing-card">
              <h4>Starter</h4>
              <div class="price">\$9<span>/month</span></div>
              <ul class="features">
                <li>βœ“ Basic features</li>
                <li>βœ“ Email support</li>
                <li>βœ“ 1GB storage</li>
              </ul>
              <button class="pricing-btn">Choose Plan</button>
            </div>
            <div class="pricing-card featured">
              <h4>Professional</h4>
              <div class="price">\$29<span>/month</span></div>
              <ul class="features">
                <li>βœ“ All starter features</li>
                <li>βœ“ Priority support</li>
                <li>βœ“ 10GB storage</li>
                <li>βœ“ Advanced analytics</li>
              </ul>
              <button class="pricing-btn">Choose Plan</button>
            </div>
          </div>
        </div>
      </div>
      
      <div class="tab-panel" role="tabpanel" aria-labelledby="tab-4" id="tab-panel-4">
        <div class="panel-content">
          <h3>🎧 Customer Support</h3>
          <p>We're here to help you succeed with comprehensive support options.</p>
          <div class="support-options">
            <div class="support-item">
              <span class="support-icon">πŸ’¬</span>
              <h4>Live Chat</h4>
              <p>Get instant help from our support team</p>
              <span class="availability">Available 24/7</span>
            </div>
            <div class="support-item">
              <span class="support-icon">πŸ“š</span>
              <h4>Knowledge Base</h4>
              <p>Comprehensive guides and tutorials</p>
              <span class="availability">Self-service</span>
            </div>
            <div class="support-item">
              <span class="support-icon">πŸŽ₯</span>
              <h4>Video Tutorials</h4>
              <p>Step-by-step video guides</p>
              <span class="availability">On-demand</span>
            </div>
          </div>
        </div>
      </div>
      
      <div class="tab-panel" role="tabpanel" aria-labelledby="tab-5" id="tab-panel-5">
        <div class="panel-content">
          <h3>πŸ“ž Get in Touch</h3>
          <p>Ready to get started? Contact us today and let's discuss your needs.</p>
          <div class="contact-info">
            <div class="contact-item">
              <span class="contact-icon">πŸ“§</span>
              <div class="contact-details">
                <h4>Email</h4>
                <p>hello@example.com</p>
              </div>
            </div>
            <div class="contact-item">
              <span class="contact-icon">πŸ“±</span>
              <div class="contact-details">
                <h4>Phone</h4>
                <p>+1 (555) 123-4567</p>
              </div>
            </div>
            <div class="contact-item">
              <span class="contact-icon">πŸ“</span>
              <div class="contact-details">
                <h4>Address</h4>
                <p>123 Business St, City, State 12345</p>
              </div>
            </div>
          </div>
          <div class="contact-form">
            <h4>Quick Contact</h4>
            <form class="demo-form">
              <input type="text" placeholder="Your Name" class="form-input">
              <input type="email" placeholder="Your Email" class="form-input">
              <textarea placeholder="Your Message" class="form-textarea"></textarea>
              <button type="submit" class="form-submit">Send Message</button>
            </form>
          </div>
        </div>
      </div>
    </div>
    
    <div class="tab-info">
      <div class="info-item">
        <span class="info-label">Active Tab:</span>
        <span class="info-value" id="activeTab">Overview</span>
      </div>
      <div class="info-item">
        <span class="info-label">Tab Style:</span>
        <span class="info-value" id="tabStyle">Default</span>
      </div>
      <div class="info-item">
        <span class="info-label">Total Tabs:</span>
        <span class="info-value" id="totalTabs">5</span>
      </div>
    </div>
  </div>
</div>

              
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