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GOV.UK Design System Tabs
Documents tabs for related sections of content shown one at a time, and cautions against using tabs for page navigation, sequential reading, or comparing information across hidden panels.
Pattern Decisions This Source Supports
| Pattern | Supported decision | Required contract | Claim note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tabs | Choose tabs for sibling sections at the same hierarchy level that share one surrounding page context. | Changing tabs updates the visible panel without losing the surrounding page context. | GOV.UK supports tabs for related content shown one section at a time and warns against page navigation, sequential reading, and cross-panel comparison. |
Evidence Role
This source is treated as service-manual evidence. Use it to validate the decision rules above, not as a visual style reference.
Publisher: GOV.UK Design System. Last checked: .