How do I add Prev/Next buttons to a Webflow Tab Component to create a slider?

Adding Prev/Next Buttons to a Webflow Tab Component

To convert a Webflow Tab Component into a slider with Previous and Next buttons, follow these steps:

1. Structure Your Tab Component

• Add a Tabs element to your Webflow project.
• Within the Tabs Menu, create individual tab links.
• Inside Tabs Content, set up corresponding tab panes with content.

2. Add Custom Buttons

• Below or beside the Tabs Menu, add two buttons:
• Previous (e.g., Prev Button)
• Next (e.g., Next Button)

3. Assign Custom IDs or Classes

• Give the Tabs Menu a class like tabs-menu.
• Assign unique IDs or classes to the buttons (prev-btn, next-btn).

4. Add Custom JavaScript

Since Webflow's built-in tab structure does not support prev/next navigation natively, use JavaScript:

1. Open the Page Settings.
2. Add this script in the footer custom code section:

<script>  document.addEventListener("DOMContentLoaded", function() {      const tabs = document.querySelectorAll(".w-tab-link");      let currentIndex = 0;      function switchTab(index) {          if (index >= 0 && index < tabs.length) {              tabs[index].click();              currentIndex = index;          }      }      document.getElementById("next-btn").addEventListener("click", function() {          switchTab(currentIndex + 1);      });      document.getElementById("prev-btn").addEventListener("click", function() {          switchTab(currentIndex - 1);      });  });</script>

5. Publish & Test

• Click the Next/Prev buttons to navigate through tabs like a slider.

Bonus: Auto-loop at Ends

To loop back when reaching the last or first tab, modify the switchTab function:

  if (index >= tabs.length) index = 0; // Loop to first tab  if (index < 0) index = tabs.length - 1; // Loop to last tab

Conclusion

By adding buttons and a simple script, you can turn the Webflow Tabs Component into a slider. This method ensures seamless navigation with custom Prev/Next buttons.