Highlight Follower
Tabs with animated highlight that follows the active tab.
Main Features of Highlight Follower
How to Use Highlight Follower in Next.js
Installation Guide for Highlight Follower
Props
Customize the component with these props
| Property | Type | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
tabs | TabItem[] | [{id: '1', label: 'Home'}, ...] | Array of tab items with id and label. |
defaultActive | string | tabs[0]?.id | ID of the initially active tab. |
backgroundColor | string | transparent | Background color of the component (hex, rgb, or hsl). |
containerBgColor | string | #f4f4f5 | Background color of the container (hex, rgb, or hsl). |
containerPadding | string | 0.25rem | Padding of the container (CSS value). |
containerBorderRadius | string | 9999px | Border radius of the container (CSS value). |
activeIndicatorBgColor | string | #ffffff | Background color of the active indicator (hex, rgb, or hsl). |
activeIndicatorShadowColor | string | rgba(0,0,0,0.05) | Shadow color of the active indicator (hex, rgb, or hsl). |
activeTextColor | string | #000000 | Text color of active tabs (hex, rgb, or hsl). |
inactiveTextColor | string | #52525b | Text color of inactive tabs (hex, rgb, or hsl). |
hoverTextColor | string | #000000 | Text color of tabs on hover (hex, rgb, or hsl). |
buttonPadding | string | 0.5rem 1.5rem | Padding of tab buttons (CSS value). |
fontSize | string | 0.875rem | Font size of tab labels (CSS value). |
fontWeight | string | 500 | Font weight of tab labels (CSS value). |
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When to Use
Excellent for dashboard settings, navigation menus, and Next.js applications that want a classic premium 'Highlight' aesthetic. Use this tab system to provide clear, tactile feedback during section switching.
Best Practices
Maintain consistent spacing within your design system by keeping the tabs balanced. Follow React best practices by pairing this with sharp, technical typography. Optimize for performance by using efficient layout-id transitions.
Why This Component Matters in Modern UI Development
Highlight-follower animations communicate digital excellence, precision, and modern craft. This production-ready UI template helpsคุณ build an interface that feels responsive and organized, adding a unique 'Moving' signature to your brand navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
QHow does the indicator move?
The component uses localized x-offsets and layout-id transitions to move the active background between tabs, creating a high-fidelity 'opening' effect.
QCan I adjust the speed?
Absolutely, you can customize the Framer Motion transition properties to adjust both the damping and stiffness of the background animation.
QIs it mobile responsive?
The tab buttons and indicator scales adapt for mobile, ensuring the navigation remains impactful and structural on small screens.