Create A Tabbed User Interface By Tom Duffy, DHTML Pro
I've been doing some Holiday Shopping online this year and I noticed that many of the Web sites I visited used a tabbed metaphor to present their merchandise. Tabbed interfaces let you present a great deal of information without "changing pages." But it isn't immediately apparent exactly how tabbed interfaces work.
Problem: How do you create a tabbed user interface?
Solution: Combine a few style sheet rules and some simple JavaScript routines to maintain the tab state!
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