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How to Add Tabs in Salesforce Lightning

Updated on:
May 25, 2026
By:
Madhav Bhandari
Use this interactive demo to learn how to customize navigation tabs in Salesforce Lightning apps.

Quick summary

Adding tabs in Salesforce Lightning lets you customize app navigation so users can quickly access the objects and tools they need. You configure this through App Manager in Advanced Setup by moving items into the Selected Items list and saving.


Steps

  1. On your dashboard, click the gear icon in the top-right menu.
  2. Select Open Advanced Setup from the dropdown.
  3. In the Quick Find search bar, type and select App Manager.
  4. Find the app you want, click the dropdown arrow on the right-hand side, and select Edit.
  5. In the left-hand menu, go to Navigation Items.
  6. From Available Items, select the tab you want to add.
  7. Click the > button to move it to Selected Items.
  8. Confirm the tab now appears in Selected Items.
  9. Click Save to apply your changes.

📌 Why this matters

Customizing tabs in Salesforce Lightning gives admins direct control over app navigation, ensuring users see only the most relevant objects and tools in their workspace. This reduces clicks, improves user adoption, and helps teams work faster within the Salesforce platform. Proper tab configuration through App Manager is a foundational admin skill that supports scalable, role-specific Salesforce deployments.
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