# Tabs Element

Contains a collection of Tab elements.

## Syntax

    <Tabs
        [IX]
        [Del]>
    </Tabs>

## Attributes

IX

Optional int. The zero-based index of the element within its parent element.

Del

Optional boolean. A flag indicating whether the element has been deleted locally. A value of 1 indicates that the element was deleted locally.

## Element properties

Property | Value
--- | ---
Name | Tabs
Minimum Occurrences | 0
Maximum Occurrences | Unbounded

## Element information

Parent elements

PageSheet

Shape

StyleSheet

DocumentSheet

Child elements

Tab

## Remarks

The Tabs element is relevant only when contained in a Shape or StyleSheet element. It is ignored when contained in a DocumentSheet or PageSheet element.

## See also

Tabs section

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