How can I implement swipe functionality between tab panes on mobile using custom code in Webflow?

To enable swipe functionality between tab panes on mobile in Webflow, you’ll need to add custom JavaScript along with a minimal library or touch event listeners.

1. Set Up Your Tab Structure

• Use the Tabs element in Webflow.
• Ensure each Tab Pane is clearly distinguishable. Add custom class names (e.g., tab-pane) for targeting.

2. Assign Unique IDs or Classes

• Give your Tabs Wrapper a unique ID (e.g., #tabs) and all Tab Panes a common class (e.g., .tab-pane).
• Assign unique IDs to each Tab Menu item if needed to programmatically trigger them.

3. Add Swipe Detection Code

• Go to Page Settings > Custom Code > Before tag, and paste JavaScript.
• Use basic touch logic or a lightweight library like Hammer.js, although native touch events are often enough.

Example using native Vanilla JS touch detection:

let startX = 0;let endX = 0;const tabPanes = document.querySelectorAll('.tab-pane');const tabs = document.querySelectorAll('.w-tab-link'); // Default Webflow tab menu classlet currentIndex = 0;// Add touch event listenerstabPanes.forEach((pane, index) => {  pane.addEventListener('touchstart', function(e) {    startX = e.touches[0].clientX;  });  pane.addEventListener('touchend', function(e) {    endX = e.changedTouches[0].clientX;    handleSwipe(index);  });});function handleSwipe(index) {  // Swipe left  if (startX - endX > 50 && index < tabs.length - 1) {    tabs[index + 1].click();  }  // Swipe right  if (endX - startX > 50 && index > 0) {    tabs[index - 1].click();  }}

4. Publish and Test

• Publish your site to test swipe between tab panes on a mobile device.
• Swipe left/right on any Tab Pane to switch tabs.

Summary

To enable swipe between Tab Panes in Webflow on mobile, add touch event listeners to each pane and use JavaScript to simulate tab clicks. This adds intuitive mobile navigation without needing third-party plugins.