Title: Using the Tab Field
Published: February 21, 2025

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# Using the Tab Field

## In this article

 * [Basic Setup](https://developer.wordpress.org/secure-custom-fields/features/field/tab/tab-tutorial/?output_format=md#basic-setup)
 * [Common Use Cases](https://developer.wordpress.org/secure-custom-fields/features/field/tab/tab-tutorial/?output_format=md#common-use-cases)
 * [Tips](https://developer.wordpress.org/secure-custom-fields/features/field/tab/tab-tutorial/?output_format=md#tips)

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## 󠀁[Basic Setup](https://developer.wordpress.org/secure-custom-fields/features/field/tab/tab-tutorial/?output_format=md#basic-setup)󠁿

 1. Create a new Field Group
 2. Add a Tab field
 3. Configure options:
 4.  * Set tab label
     * Choose placement
     * Set endpoint
     * Add instructions

## 󠀁[Common Use Cases](https://developer.wordpress.org/secure-custom-fields/features/field/tab/tab-tutorial/?output_format=md#common-use-cases)󠁿

 1. Content Organization
 2.  * Content sections
     * Settings groups
     * Form organization
 3. Interface Design
 4.  * Complex forms
     * Settings panels
     * Data grouping

## 󠀁[Tips](https://developer.wordpress.org/secure-custom-fields/features/field/tab/tab-tutorial/?output_format=md#tips)󠁿

 * Use clear tab labels
 * Group related fields
 * Consider tab order
 * Plan section breaks

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February 21, 2025

February 21, 2025

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