What is a Tab?

Created by Glen Barnes, Modified on Wed, 16 Apr at 6:19 AM by Natalie Nguyen

Tabs in an STQRY App are navigation buttons that help users move through different sections of the app. They're like digital signposts that guide you through your experience.


A variety of content can be linked as a tab, including lists, tours, and different screens. Here's how tabs work:

  • The first tab is always the home screen
  • There is space for around 5 tabs on most mobile screen devices
  • The Settings tab is always present. It cannot be removed or reordered
  • If you are using the QR Code Scanner or Keypad functionality in your app then a tab for it will be automatically added

Screenshot displaying the tab buttons in the app interface


For museums, cultural sites, and educational institutions, these tabs transform complex narratives into an accessible, user-friendly digital journey. Whether you're exploring a historical exhibit, taking a guided tour, or accessing additional multimedia content, STQRY's tabs ensure you're always just a tap away from the information you want.

Where Can I Find the Tabs in STQRY Builder?

  1. Click on Projects and select your app project
  2. Next, click on Tabs

Screenshot demonstrating the steps to access the Tabs section in the STQRY Builder

How to Create a Tab  in STQRY Builder

To create a tab:

1. Click on + New Tab

Screenshot highlighting the Add New Tab button option in the STQRY Builder

2. Choose the type of content you want to link to the tab. It can be a screen, a tour, or a list. You can also create a Menu, which functions similarly to a list.

Screenshot displaying the available options when adding a new tab button in the STQRY Builder

3. Once you have chosen the type of content you want to link then select the specific piece of content. Click on the + symbol to link the content and create the tab. In the example pictured below, the Explore Auckland tour is being selected.

Screenshot highlighting the button used to add new content in the STQRY Builder

How to Customize Tabs in STQRY Builder

Tabs can be re-ordered and the display icon can be changed.

Ordering Tabs

Tabs will be initially displayed in the order they are created.  The first tab is always the home screen of the app. 


The order of the tabs can be changed. Click and hold the button with three horizontal lines (pictured below) to the right of the tab name. Drag and drop the tab up or down the list of tabs to reorder it. Once you have the tab order set don't forget to click save at the bottom right of the screen.

Screenshot highlighting the button used to arrange the tab buttons

Change the tab icon

To change the tab icon click on the icon to the left of the tab.  This will open a pop-up window where you can select one of the hundreds of icon options.

Screenshot highlighting a Tab Button on the left and the Tab Button Library on the right within the STQRY Builder

If you need assistance setting-up tabs in your STQRY app, don’t hesitate to reach out to our support team at support@stqry.com.

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