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title: "How to Link to a specific tab item in WordPress?"
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# How to Link to a specific tab item in WordPress?

## Key Takeaways

- Nexter Blocks Tabs Tours block allows users to assign a unique ID to each tab item for creating anchor links.
- Nexter Blocks is best used for documentation pages and landing pages with tabbed pricing or feature sections.
- Users can link directly to a specific tab by entering the unique ID in the URL field with a # prefix.

If you have certain information inside a particular tab and you want to send visitors directly to that tab from any page of your website or even from other websites, you can do that 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.

**Best Used For:**

- Documentation pages where you want to link readers directly to a specific topic tab

- Landing pages with tabbed pricing or feature sections where external links target a specific tab

- Internal navigation linking visitors from one part of a page to a tab section below

*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 part of Nexter Blocks. Make sure it is installed and activated.**

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

Add the Tabs Tours block to the page. In the block settings, select the tab you want to link to and enter a value in the **Unique ID** field. Use a unique value that is not used anywhere else on the page.

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

Add a **Button** block and click the link icon. In the URL field, enter the ID value with a **#** prefix.

![](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***.

When someone clicks the button, they go directly to the linked 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.