How can I set the active tab to the one that is populated when using Webflow for tabs populated by a single CMS element?

To set the active tab to the one that is populated when using Webflow for tabs populated by a single CMS element, you can follow these steps:

Step 1: Create your CMS Collection
First, create a CMS collection in your Webflow project. This collection will store the content for the tabs.

Step 2: Design your Tabs
Design your tabs as you would normally, using the Webflow Designer. Each tab should have a unique tab link and a corresponding tab content area.

Step 3: Link Tabs to CMS Collection
Next, you need to link the tabs to your CMS collection. Select the tab link element and go to the Settings panel on the right. In the Collection field, choose the CMS collection you created earlier.

Step 4: Create Dynamic Lists
Inside each tab content area, create a dynamic list that references your CMS collection. Set up the dynamic list to display the appropriate CMS content for that tab.

Step 5: Set Initial State
Now, you'll need to set the initial tab state so that the first tab is active by default. Select the tab link element for the first tab, go to the Element Settings panel, and set the initial state to "Selected."

Step 6: Add Interactions
To make the tabs switch when clicked, you'll need to add interactions. Select the tab link element and go to the Interactions panel on the right. Add a "Click" trigger and choose "Toggle" as the action. Select the tab content area for the current tab as the target, and choose the "Hide and show" option.

Step 7: Set Active Tab Style
Lastly, you can style the active tab to make it visually distinct. Select the tab link element and go to the Styles panel. Apply any styling you want to the active state of the tab link to make it stand out.

With these steps, your tabs will be populated by content from a single CMS element, and the active tab will be set to the one that is populated. Users will be able to switch between tabs by clicking on them, with the active tab content displayed and visually highlighted.