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title: "How to Link to a specific tab item in WordPress?"
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date: 2023-02-10
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# How to Link to a specific tab item in WordPress?

## Key Takeaways

- Nexter Blocks Tabs Tours block allows users to create anchor links to specific tab items using unique IDs.
- Users must install and activate Nexter Blocks to utilize the Tabs Tours block's features.
- To link to a tab on a different page, users need to format the URL as /about/#tabs.

If you have certain information inside a particular tab and you want to send users directly to that tab from any page of your website or even from other websites you can do that very easily with the Nexter Blocks Tabs Tours block.

In the Tabs block, you can assign a unique Id to each tab item that you can use to create anchor links.

*To check the complete feature overview documentation of the Nexter Blocks* Tabs Tours block, [click here](https://nexterwp.com/docs/add-tabs-on-wordpress/).

**Requirement  - This block is a part of the Nexter Blocks, make sure its installed & activated to enjoy all its powers.**

[LIVE BLOCK LINK](https://nexterwp.com/nexter-blocks/blocks/wordpress-tab-content/)

Add the Tabs Tours block on the page and open a tab in the **Unique ID** field add an id, and make sure to use a unique id that is not used anywhere else.

![](https://nexterwp.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/tab-tours-uniq-id-new.png)

Now let's add a **Button** block and click on the link icon and in the URL field add the id with **#**.

![](https://nexterwp.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/tab-tours-button-conn-uniq-id-new.png)

> *Note: If the Tab is on a different page then you have to add the page URL before the #, like this ****/about/#tabs***.

Now if someone clicks on the button they will go directly to the tab.

Also, check [How to open specific Tab by default in WordPress](https://nexterwp.com/docs/open-specific-tab-by-default-in-wordpress/).

## Frequently Asked Questions

**Q: What should I do if my tab link doesn't work?**
A: If your tab link isn't working, ensure that the unique ID you assigned to the tab is correct and not duplicated elsewhere. Each tab must have a unique ID to function properly. Also, if the tab is on a different page, remember to include the full URL before the '#' symbol, like this: /about/#tabs.

**Q: What is the best practice for assigning IDs to tabs?**
A: The best practice for assigning IDs to tabs is to use unique identifiers that are not used elsewhere on your site. This prevents conflicts and ensures that links direct users to the correct tab. Consider using descriptive names that reflect the tab's content for better organization.

**Q: How do I add a button to link to a specific tab?**
A: To add a button that links to a specific tab, first insert the Tabs Tours block and assign a unique ID to the desired tab. Then, add a Button block, click on the link icon, and enter the ID prefixed with '#'. If linking from another page, include the page URL before the '#'.

**Q: What happens if I forget to use a unique ID for my tabs?**
A: Forgetting to use a unique ID for your tabs can lead to navigation issues. If multiple tabs share the same ID, clicking a link may not direct users to the intended tab, causing confusion. Always ensure each tab has a distinct ID for proper functionality.