Tabnaam

Tabnaam is a term used in Dutch-language contexts to refer to the label displayed on a tab in a tabbed user interface. It describes the name given to a specific tab, which helps users identify the content or function that the tab represents.

In user interface design, the tabnaam appears on the visible tab surface and is intended to convey concise information about the tab’s content. When software is localized into multiple languages, tab labels are translated accordingly, so the tabnaam varies by locale. The concept is common across web browsers, document editors, and many desktop and mobile applications that use a tabbed navigation structure.

In software development and documentation, tabnaam is often discussed alongside related concepts such as tab bars, tabs, and tabbed panels. In code, the property or variable that controls the label may be named in a variety of formats, such as tabName (camelCase) or tab_label, depending on the programming language and framework.

Best practices for tabnaam include keeping labels short and descriptive, avoiding duplication, and ensuring consistency across the application. Tab names should clearly reflect the content or purpose of the tab to reduce user confusion. Accessibility considerations are important: tabnaam should be readable by assistive technologies, and dynamic changes to tab names should be announced to users who rely on screen readers.

See also: Tabbed interface, User interface, Localization, Accessibility.