Summary: Tabs and accordions organize and layer content on the same page. Tabs suit a few long sections, while accordions fit many short ones. Choose based on your content structure and user needs for optimal layout.
While accordions can simplify long content pages and minimize scrolling, they diminish content visibility and increase interaction cost. On desktop, use accordions for content-heavy pages where users will not need to access content under several accordions.
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Huei-Hsin Wang (王彚心) is a User Experience Specialist with Nielsen Norman Group. As a multi-passionate UX researcher with a background in Industrial Design, Huei-Hsin specializes in design visualization, product development, innovation strategy, and storytelling.