Slide controls for tab-like navigation

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Use slide controls to create swipeable, tab-like panel navigation that works smoothly on touch devices and FileMaker Go.

What you'll learn

How slide controls differ from tab controls
How to navigate between slides from a script
How to detect which slide is active

Slide controls provide a set of panels that the user navigates between by swiping (on touch) or by clicking navigation dots. Unlike tab controls, slide panels occupy the same space and transition smoothly. They are particularly well-suited for FileMaker Go layouts and mobile-first designs.

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Creating a slide control

In Layout mode, go to Insert > Slide Control. Set the number of panels. Each panel is a separate design surface. Navigation dots appear at the bottom; you can hide them and use custom buttons instead.

FileMaker Script

// Slide control use cases:
// Step-by-step wizard (panel per step)
// Mobile-friendly record view with sections
// Image gallery (one image per panel)
// Dashboard with multiple data views

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