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WAI-ARIA APG Tabs Pattern
Defines tabs as layered tab panels with tablist, tab, tabpanel, aria-controls, aria-selected, arrow-key movement, optional manual activation, and focus-to-panel behavior.
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. | APG documents tablist, tab, tabpanel, aria-controls, aria-selected, arrow-key movement, and manual activation. |
Evidence Role
This source is treated as spec evidence. Use it to validate the decision rules above, not as a visual style reference.
Publisher: W3C Web Accessibility Initiative. Last checked: .