{"id":4209,"date":"2019-04-11T19:11:17","date_gmt":"2019-04-11T13:41:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pheonixsolutions.com\/blog\/?p=4209"},"modified":"2026-10-22T14:20:49","modified_gmt":"2026-10-22T08:50:49","slug":"how-to-design-a-tabbed-activity-in-android-studio","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pheonixsolutions.com\/blog\/how-to-design-a-tabbed-activity-in-android-studio\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Design a Tabbed-activity in Android Studio"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Post Date:<\/strong> April 11, 2019<br><strong>Last Updated:<\/strong> October 15, 2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Introduction<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/developer.android.com\/reference\/android\/app\/TabActivity\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tabbed Activity in Android Studio<\/a><\/strong> is a useful way to organize an Android application&#8217;s content into multiple tabs, allowing users to switch between different sections easily. Tabs improve navigation, enhance the user experience, and help developers create a clean and organized user interface.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Android Studio provides built-in activity templates that simplify the process of creating a tabbed interface without requiring developers to build the entire layout from scratch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In this tutorial, you will learn how to create a Tabbed Activity in Android Studio, select a tab navigation style, and use the built-in project template to get started.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Prerequisites<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Before getting started, make sure you have the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Android Studio installed on your computer.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Basic knowledge of Android application development.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>An understanding of Android layouts and XML.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Steps to Create a Tabbed Activity in Android Studio<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 1: Open the Tabbed Activity Template<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Open Android Studio.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Open your existing Android project.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Navigate to <strong>File \u2192 New \u2192 Activity<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select <strong>Tabbed Activity<\/strong> from the available activity templates.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Note: The exact menu options may vary depending on your Android Studio version.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"739\" src=\"https:\/\/pheonixsolutions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Screenshot-from-2019-04-11-10-57-08-1024x739.png\" alt=\"How to create a Tabbed Activity in Android Studio using the activity template\" class=\"wp-image-4211\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pheonixsolutions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Screenshot-from-2019-04-11-10-57-08-1024x739.png 1024w, https:\/\/pheonixsolutions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Screenshot-from-2019-04-11-10-57-08-300x216.png 300w, https:\/\/pheonixsolutions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Screenshot-from-2019-04-11-10-57-08-768x554.png 768w, https:\/\/pheonixsolutions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Screenshot-from-2019-04-11-10-57-08.png 1346w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 2: Configure the Tab Navigation Style<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After selecting the Tabbed Activity template, configure the activity settings according to your project requirements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can specify the activity name and select a navigation style from the available options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For this example, select <strong>Action Bar with Tabs<\/strong> as the navigation style, then click <strong>OK<\/strong> to continue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"798\" height=\"676\" src=\"https:\/\/pheonixsolutions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Screenshot-from-2019-04-11-10-57-34.png\" alt=\"Configure Tabbed Activity navigation style in Android Studio\n\" class=\"wp-image-4212\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pheonixsolutions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Screenshot-from-2019-04-11-10-57-34.png 798w, https:\/\/pheonixsolutions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Screenshot-from-2019-04-11-10-57-34-300x254.png 300w, https:\/\/pheonixsolutions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Screenshot-from-2019-04-11-10-57-34-768x651.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 798px) 100vw, 798px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 3: View the Generated Tabbed Activity Layout<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once you complete the configuration, Android Studio generates the required activity files and layout structure based on the selected template.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The generated interface displays tabs that allow users to navigate between different sections of the application. You can customize the tab titles, content, and layout according to your requirements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can also modify the activity&#8217;s title and other UI elements to match your application&#8217;s design.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"504\" height=\"706\" src=\"https:\/\/pheonixsolutions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Screenshot-from-2019-04-11-11-07-11.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4214\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pheonixsolutions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Screenshot-from-2019-04-11-11-07-11.png 504w, https:\/\/pheonixsolutions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Screenshot-from-2019-04-11-11-07-11-214x300.png 214w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 504px) 100vw, 504px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 4: Create a Tabbed Activity Through a New Project<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Android Studio also provides an option to create a project using the Tabbed Activity template directly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Follow these steps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Configure the project and finish creating it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Open Android Studio.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Select <strong>File \u2192 New \u2192 New Project<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Choose the appropriate project configuration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Look for the <strong>Tabbed Activity<\/strong> template, if available.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"603\" height=\"898\" data-id=\"4213\" src=\"https:\/\/pheonixsolutions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Screenshot-from-2019-04-11-11-05-34.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4213\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pheonixsolutions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Screenshot-from-2019-04-11-11-05-34.png 603w, https:\/\/pheonixsolutions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Screenshot-from-2019-04-11-11-05-34-201x300.png 201w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 603px) 100vw, 603px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Depending on the Android Studio version, this workflow may create the project using the default tab configuration without offering a separate navigation-style selection screen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"902\" height=\"733\" src=\"https:\/\/pheonixsolutions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Screenshot-from-2019-04-11-10-56-09.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4215\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pheonixsolutions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Screenshot-from-2019-04-11-10-56-09.png 902w, https:\/\/pheonixsolutions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Screenshot-from-2019-04-11-10-56-09-300x244.png 300w, https:\/\/pheonixsolutions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Screenshot-from-2019-04-11-10-56-09-768x624.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 902px) 100vw, 902px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 5: Customize Your Tabs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After creating the activity, you can customize the tab labels, layouts, and content to suit your application.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For new Android applications, consider using modern navigation components such as <strong>TabLayout with ViewPager2<\/strong> or Jetpack Compose&#8217;s tab components instead of relying on older Action Bar tab implementations. The appropriate approach depends on your project&#8217;s architecture and Android dependencies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Conclusion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Creating a Tabbed Activity in Android Studio is a straightforward way to organize an application&#8217;s content into multiple navigable sections. Using the built-in activity template can save development time and provide a starting point for customizing your application&#8217;s interface.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">By following the steps in this tutorial, you can create a tabbed layout, select an available navigation style, and customize the generated activity to meet your project requirements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For modern Android development, consider using <strong>TabLayout and ViewPager2<\/strong> or Jetpack Compose tabs for a more maintainable and flexible navigation experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. What is a Tabbed Activity in Android Studio?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A Tabbed Activity is an Android screen that organizes content into multiple tabs, allowing users to switch between different sections within the same interface.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. How can I create a Tabbed Activity in Android Studio?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Open your project, navigate to <strong>File \u2192 New \u2192 Activity \u2192 Tabbed Activity<\/strong>, configure the available options, and click <strong>OK<\/strong>. The menu and template availability may vary by Android Studio version.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Which component is recommended for modern Android tab navigation?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For View-based Android applications, <strong>TabLayout with ViewPager2<\/strong> is a common modern approach. 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