Tab controls in FileMaker layouts

Beginner

Build multi-panel layouts with Tab Control objects — and learn how to programmatically switch tabs using Go to Object.

What you'll learn

How to add and configure a Tab Control object
How to switch the active tab from a script using Go to Object
How to name tab panels for scriptability

Tab controls organize layout content into multiple panels accessible by clicking tabs — reducing clutter on complex layouts without requiring multiple layouts.

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Add a Tab Control

In Layout mode, choose Insert > Tab Control (or drag from the status toolbar). Double-click to configure the tab names and appearance. Each panel is a separate container for layout objects.

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Tab panels for a customer record:
  - Details    (name, address, status fields)
  - Invoices   (portal to Invoices)
  - Notes      (Notes text field)
  - Activity   (portal to ActivityLog)

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