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title: "How to Set Elementor Tabs Closed by Default?"
url: https://theplusaddons.com/docs/openclose-specific-tab-by-default-in-elementor/
date: 2023-02-13
modified: 2026-05-17
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author: "Aditya Sharma"
description: "Do you want to control which tab is open when your Elementor page loads? With the Tabs/Tours widget from The Plus Addons for Elementor, you can set any specific tab..."
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# How to Set Elementor Tabs Closed by Default?

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- The Plus Addons for Elementor Tabs/Tours widget allows users to set all tabs closed by default or activate a specific tab.
- Users can select the desired active tab by navigating to Extra Option > Active Tab in the Tabs/Tours widget settings.
- The widget requires The Plus Addons for Elementor to be installed and activated for full functionality.

Do you want to control which tab is open when your Elementor page loads? With the Tabs/Tours widget from The Plus Addons for Elementor, you can set any specific tab to open by default or keep all tabs closed when the page loads.

*To check the complete feature overview documentation of The Plus Addons for Elementor Tabs/Tours widget, [click here](/docs/tabs-tours-widget-settings-overview/).*

**Best Used For:**

- Product pages that organize specifications, reviews, and shipping details into tabs, with the reviews tab set as default to surface social proof immediately on load

- FAQ and knowledge base pages that need all tabs closed by default so visitors can scan the list of questions before expanding the one they need

- Landing pages that use tabs to separate pricing tiers or plan details, with a preferred plan tab set as default to guide visitors toward a specific option

**Requirement – This widget is a part of The Plus Addons for Elementor. Make sure it is installed and activated to enjoy all its powers.**

[LIVE WIDGET LINK](https://theplusaddons.com/elementor-widget/tabs/?utm_source=tpae&utm_medium=docs&utm_campaign=text)

To do this, add the Tabs/Tours widget to the page and go to **Extra Option** > **Active Tab**. From the dropdown, choose the tab item number you want to set as active when the page loads.

![](https://theplusaddons.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Tpae-Tabs-Tours-Active-Tab-2.png)

From the same **Active Tab** dropdown, choose **All Close** to keep all tabs closed by default when the page loads. Use this for FAQ layouts where you want visitors to review all headings before expanding any section.

![](https://theplusaddons.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Tpae-Tabs-Tours-On-Active-Tab-Example.gif)

To add a swipe or slide transition between tabs, see [How to Add a Swipe or Slide Effect on Elementor Tabs](https://theplusaddons.com/docs/swipe-or-slide-effect-on-elementor-tabs/). To build a similar collapsible layout with default-state control, see the [Elementor Accordion Widget Settings Overview](https://theplusaddons.com/docs/elementor-accordion-widget-settings-overview/).