Tabs Examples

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Tabs

Responsive Slot Layout Tabs provide a clean, accessible way to organize content using lightweight HTML and zero-framework JavaScript. Each tab set is built on semantic markup, full keyboard navigation, and ARIA-friendly behavior—ensuring usability for all users. The basic version demonstrates the minimal markup required to get started, while the styled example shows how easily RSL Tabs can be themed for production-ready layouts. Whether you prefer a simple, utility-driven interface or a fully branded, polished component, RSL Tabs adapt naturally to any design system.

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Basic Tabs Example

This tab displays a basic introduction to how RSL Tabs work in a responsive layout.

This section highlights general features that can be organized using tabbed navigation.

This area demonstrates how content can be grouped clearly for users and screen readers.

This tab could represent configuration options or settings in a real interface.

This content area is ideal for showing technical details, specifications, or notes.

This tab provides an example of how RSL Tabs help segment related information.

This panel can be used to present help topics, FAQs, or step-by-step instructions.

This tab demonstrates how additional categories can be added without altering layout structure.

This final tab contains placeholder content to show how the tab system handles extended sets.

Tabs are especially helpful when you need to organize related information without overwhelming the user. They allow visitors to switch between sections quickly, keeping the layout compact while still offering easy access to multiple categories of content. Tabs work well for product details, settings panels, documentation, and any situation where information is best grouped but should remain visible on a single page.

Code • HTML

                                

This tab displays a basic introduction to how RSL Tabs work in a responsive layout.

This section highlights general features that can be organized using tabbed navigation.

This area demonstrates how content can be grouped clearly for users and screen readers.

This tab could represent configuration options or settings in a real interface.

This content area is ideal for showing technical details, specifications, or notes.

This tab provides an example of how RSL Tabs help segment related information.

This panel can be used to present help topics, FAQs, or step-by-step instructions.

This tab demonstrates how additional categories can be added without altering layout structure.

This final tab contains placeholder content to show how the tab system handles extended sets.

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Styled Tabs Example
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Why teams pick RSL Tabs

Clean semantics, ADA-aware focus behavior, and drop-in responsiveness using your grid variables.

Fast integration

Just add .tab-link + .tab-content and you’re done.

Accessible by default

Tab focus, labels, and ARIA roles are wired for screen readers.

Responsive grid

Use your data-cols-* attributes to lay out content.

Specifications

  • Keyboard-navigable tablist
  • ARIA roles for tabs and panels
  • Focus ring and skip-links
  • Mobile-first horizontal scroll
  • Animated ink-bar indicator
  • Zero external dependencies

Customer Reviews

4.9 average (1,248 ratings)

“Looks like a real product”

Love the polish—tabs feel native, keyboard flow is perfect.

“Drop-in simple”

No rewrites needed—just our HTML and the helper JS.

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Code • HTML

                                
Featured

Why teams pick RSL Tabs

Clean semantics, ADA-aware focus behavior, and drop-in responsiveness using your grid variables.

Fast integration

Just add .tab-link + .tab-content and you’re done.

Accessible by default

Tab focus, labels, and ARIA roles are wired for screen readers.

Responsive grid

Use your data-cols-* attributes to lay out content.

Specifications

  • Keyboard-navigable tablist
  • ARIA roles for tabs and panels
  • Focus ring and skip-links
  • Mobile-first horizontal scroll
  • Animated ink-bar indicator
  • Zero external dependencies

Customer Reviews

4.9 average (1,248 ratings)

“Looks like a real product”

Love the polish—tabs feel native, keyboard flow is perfect.

“Drop-in simple”

No rewrites needed—just our HTML and the helper JS.

Shipping & Returns

Free standard shipping on orders over $49.

  • Ships in 1–2 business days
  • 30-day no-questions returns
  • 24/7 email & chat

Support

We’re here to help.

Docs

Browse setup guides and API details.

Live chat

Quick answers from the RSL team.

Code • JAVASCRIPT

                                // Copy handler that works for any .code-card on the page
                                document.querySelectorAll('.code-card').forEach((card) => {
                                    const btn = card.querySelector('[data-copy]');
                                    const code = card.querySelector('pre > code');
                                 
                                    async function copyCode() {
                                            const text = code.innerText.replace(/^\n|\n\s*$/g, ''); // trim leading/trailing blank lines
                                            try {
                                                await navigator.clipboard.writeText(text);
                                                showStatus('Copied!');
                                        } catch (err) {
                                            // Fallback: older browsers
                                            const ta = document.createElement('textarea');
                                            ta.value = text; document.body.appendChild(ta); ta.select();
                                            try { document.execCommand('copy'); showStatus('Copied!'); }
                                            catch { showStatus('Failed'); }
                                            finally { ta.remove(); }
                                        }
                                    }
                                    
                                    function showStatus(msg) {
                                        const original = btn.innerHTML;
                                        btn.setAttribute('aria-live', 'polite');
                                        btn.innerHTML = `${msg}`;
                                        btn.disabled = true;
                                        setTimeout(() => { btn.innerHTML = original; btn.disabled = false; }, 1400);
                                    }
                                    
                                    
                                    btn.addEventListener('click', copyCode);
                                    // Keyboard shortcut: Ctrl/Cmd+C while focused inside the card copies
                                    card.addEventListener('keydown', (e) => {
                                        if ((e.ctrlKey || e.metaKey) && e.key.toLowerCase() === 'c') {
                                            e.preventDefault();
                                            copyCode();
                                        }
                                    });
                                });
                                document.querySelectorAll('.html-display').forEach((block) => {
                                    // Capture the raw HTML inside
                                    let html = block.innerHTML
                                      .replace(/^\n+|\n+$/g, ''); // trim blank lines top/bottom
                                  
                                    // Detect common leading indentation (spaces/tabs)
                                    const indentMatch = html.match(/^[ \t]+/);
                                    if (indentMatch) {
                                      const indent = indentMatch[0];
                                      const regex = new RegExp('^' + indent, 'gm');
                                      html = html.replace(regex, ''); // remove that indentation globally
                                    }
                                  
                                    // Escape HTML so it displays visibly, not rendered
                                    block.textContent = html;
                                  });
                                  document.querySelectorAll('.js-display').forEach((block) => {
                                    // Get the *decoded* text inside the code block
                                    let html = block.textContent        // ← key change
                                      .replace(/^\n+|\n+$/g, '');       // trim blank lines top/bottom
                                  
                                    // Detect common leading indentation (spaces/tabs)
                                    const lines = html.split('\n');
                                    const firstNonEmpty = lines.find(line => line.trim().length > 0);
                                    const indentMatch = firstNonEmpty && firstNonEmpty.match(/^[ \t]+/);
                                  
                                    if (indentMatch) {
                                      const indent = indentMatch[0];
                                      const re = new RegExp('^' + indent, 'gm');
                                      html = html.replace(re, '');
                                    }
                                  
                                    // Write it back; < and > get escaped, but => stays =>
                                    block.textContent = html;
                                  });
                            
Code • CSS

                                        /* Skip-links (unchanged behavior, tidier look) */
                                        .skip-link{position:absolute;left:-9999px;top:auto;width:1px;height:1px;overflow:hidden}
                                        .skip-link:focus{position:static;width:auto;height:auto;padding:.5rem .75rem;background:#0f172a;color:#fff;border-radius:.5rem;box-shadow:0 8px 24px rgba(0,0,0,.25)}
                                    
                                        /* Fancy wrapper */
                                        .fancy-tabs {
                                          --surface:#0e1324;
                                          --card:#111832;
                                          --muted:#94a3b8;
                                          --text:#e6edf7;
                                          --accent:#6E7BFF;
                                          --ring: rgba(110,123,255,.35);
                                          margin-block: 1.25rem 2.5rem;
                                          border-radius: 18px;
                                          background:
                                            radial-gradient(1200px 600px at 10% -10%, rgba(110,123,255,.12), transparent 40%),
                                            radial-gradient(1000px 500px at 110% 0%, rgba(0,168,255,.10), transparent 40%),
                                            var(--surface);
                                          box-shadow: 0 20px 45px rgba(0,0,0,.35), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.03);
                                          overflow: hidden;
                                          border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.05);
                                        }
                                    
                                        /* Tab bar container (uses your .slot-layout.tabs) */
                                        .fancy-tabs .tabs {
                                          position: relative;
                                          grid-template-columns: repeat(6, minmax(120px,1fr)); /* keep your grid model; responsive JS still works */
                                          background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255,255,255,.04), rgba(255,255,255,.01));
                                          border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.06);
                                          padding: .25rem;
                                          gap: .25rem;
                                          align-items: end;
                                          overflow-x: auto;
                                          scrollbar-width: thin;
                                        }
                                    
                                        /* Hide extra native scroll chrome, keep accessible scrolling */
                                        .fancy-tabs .tabs::-webkit-scrollbar {height: 8px}
                                        .fancy-tabs .tabs::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {background: rgba(255,255,255,.12); border-radius: 8px}
                                    
                                        /* Individual tab */
                                        .fancy-tabs .tab-link {
                                          /* keep required class names; just re-skin */
                                          position: relative;
                                          border: 1px solid transparent;  /* preserve your original property but visually transparent */
                                          border-bottom: none;
                                          border-radius: 10px;
                                          color: var(--muted);
                                          background: transparent;
                                          padding: .75rem .9rem;
                                          font-weight: 600;
                                          letter-spacing:.01em;
                                          display: flex;
                                          align-items: center;
                                          gap: .5rem;
                                          transition: color .2s ease, background .2s ease, transform .12s ease;
                                          white-space: nowrap;
                                          outline: none;
                                        }
                                        .fancy-tabs .tab-link i {opacity:.9; font-size: .95rem}
                                    
                                        .fancy-tabs .tab-link:hover{color:#cfe1ff;background:rgba(255,255,255,.04)}
                                        .fancy-tabs .tab-link:focus{box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px var(--ring)}
                                        .fancy-tabs .tab-link.active{
                                          color: #ffffff;
                                          background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(110,123,255,.18), rgba(110,123,255,.10));
                                          border-color: rgba(110,123,255,.35);
                                        }
                                        /* Ink bar */
                                        .fancy-tabs .ink-bar{
                                          position:absolute;bottom:0;left:0;height:3px;width:120px;background:linear-gradient(90deg,#7cafff,#6E7BFF);
                                          border-radius: 999px;box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(110,123,255,.45);
                                          transform: translateX(0);transition: transform .25s ease,width .25s ease;
                                        }
                                    
                                        /* Content surface */
                                        .fancy-tabs .tabs-content{
                                          background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255,255,255,.02), rgba(255,255,255,.01));
                                          padding: 1.15rem 0 1.35rem;
                                        }
                                        .fancy-tabs .tab-content{
                                          color: var(--text);
                                          border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.06);
                                          background:
                                            linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255,255,255,.02), rgba(255,255,255,.01)),
                                            var(--card);
                                          border-radius: 14px;
                                          box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(0,0,0,.35), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.03);
                                          padding: 1.15rem 1.25rem;
                                          margin:0 1.15rem 0 1.15rem;
                                        }
                                        .fancy-tabs h4{margin:.25rem 0 .5rem;font-size:1.05rem;color:#fff;}
                                        .fancy-badge{
                                          display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:.4rem;
                                          padding:.3rem .55rem;border-radius:999px;
                                          font-size:.75rem;font-weight:600;color:#0b1220;background:#c7d2fe;
                                        }
                                        .fancy-meta{color:var(--muted);font-size:.9rem;margin:.5rem 0 1rem}
                                    
                                        /* mini grid cards inside tabs */
                                        .mini-card{
                                          background: rgba(255,255,255,.04);
                                          border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.06);
                                          border-radius:12px;
                                          padding:.8rem;
                                          display:flex;gap:.75rem;align-items:center
                                        }
                                        .mini-card img{width:64px;height:64px;border-radius:10px;display:block}
                                        .mini-card h5{margin:.1rem 0 .2rem;font-size:.98rem;color:#fff;}
                                        .mini-card p{margin:0;color:var(--muted);font-size:.86rem}
                                        .price{font-weight:800}
                                    

♿ Accessibility Quick Notes

  • Tabs use proper role="tablist", role="tab", and role="tabpanel" so screen readers recognize the pattern.
  • Use Tab and Shift+Tab to move focus into the tab list; once inside, those keys step through the tabs in order (previous/next).
  • When a tab receives focus it becomes the active tab: its panel is shown, other panels are hidden with aria-hidden="true", and the tab’s aria-selected state is updated.
  • Skip links are injected above and below .tabs-display so keyboard users can quickly jump past the entire tabbed region when needed.
  • The blue ink bar is a visual indicator only and is marked aria-hidden="true, so it is not announced by assistive technologies.

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