Working with Entry Tabs

Note: The Entry Tab is a plan-based feature and may not be accessible to all users. For more information or to request access, contact our support team.

The Tabs layout in the entry editor helps you organize related fields into focused sections. When a field is configured with the Show as Tab option in the content type schema, it appears as a separate tab in the entry editor.

This layout improves performance and usability for entries with many fields, allowing editors to work efficiently without scrolling through lengthy forms. Tabs also make it easier to view, edit, and manage related fields together.

Each tab represents one of the following field types marked with Show as Tab:

• Group
• Modular Block
• Global Field

All other fields appear under the Default tab.

How Tabs Appear in the Entry Editor

When you open an entry in the editor:

• The Default tab is selected by default.
• Each field configured with Show as Tab appears as an additional tab next to it.
• Tabs appear in the same order as the fields in your content type schema.
• If the number of tabs exceeds the available space, use the left and right arrows to scroll through the tab bar.

Editing Content in Tabs

You can update fields in any tab, and all changes are saved together when you save the entry.

To edit the contents of a tab:

1. Open the entry you want to edit.
2. Select a tab (e.g., SEO Settings or Media Block).
3. Edit the fields within that tab.
4. Click Save to apply your changes.

Navigation Between Tabs

Navigating between tabs in the entry editor is seamless and intuitive. You can move across different tabs to review or edit fields without losing unsaved changes.

• Features such as Comments, Entry Outline, Publishing, and Localization work seamlessly with the tabbed layout.
• When you navigate to a field (for example, from a comment or the outline) that exists in another tab, Contentstack automatically switches to that tab.

Default Tab Behavior

The Default tab contains:

• All fields that are not marked with Show as Tab.
• System fields such as Title, URL, and any other root-level fields.

This ensures that even if you enable tabs for certain groups or blocks, all remaining fields remain easily accessible in one central location.

Managing Tabs

Managing tabs in the entry editor helps you control how fields are organized and displayed.

• Tab Order: Tabs follow the order of fields in the content type schema. To rearrange tabs, reorder fields in the schema.
• Removing Tabs: If a field marked as a tab is moved inside another parent field, it no longer appears as a tab.
• Multiple Tabs: You can enable tabs for multiple eligible fields in the same content type.

Limitations

Understanding these limitations helps you plan your content type schema effectively and avoid unexpected behavior when configuring fields.

• The Show as Tab option is available only for root-level Group, Modular Block, and Global Field types.
• Nested fields cannot be displayed as tabs.
• Tabs layout affects only the editor UI. The content structure and API behavior remain unchanged.

Using tabs in the entry editor creates a cleaner, more focused editing experience. By grouping related fields and reducing scrolling, tabs help content managers work faster and maintain clarity when managing complex entries.