tabbing
/ˈtæbɪŋ/
VERB
1. Attaching tabs or labels
The act of affixing tabs, labels, or identifying markers to something for organization, identification, or reference.
1.1. Labeling or marking for identification
The act of attaching labels, tabs, or identifying marks to documents, objects, or sections to make them easier to identify, classify, or locate.
Synonyms
- labeling
- labelling
- tagging
- marking
- branding
- designating
- identifying
Antonyms
- unlabeling
- unmarking
- removing labels
Examples
- While researching, she was tabbing important information for quick reference.
- The student was diligently tabbing the key points in the textbook.
- The office assistant was proficient at tabbing documents for efficient filing.
Related Words
- captioning
- earmarking
- naming
- titling
- ticketing
- indexing
- annotating
- classifying
VERB
2. Using the Tab key to move through elements
The act of pressing the Tab key on a computer keyboard to advance the cursor, move input focus between interface elements, or navigate between fields.
2.1. Navigating between computer interface elements
The act of moving keyboard focus between input fields, controls, or other interface elements by pressing the Tab key.
Synonyms
- tab-key navigation
- keyboard navigation
Examples
- As the programmer was coding, she was constantly tabbing between different files.
- During the meeting, he was silently tabbing through his notes on the tablet.
Related Words
- cursor movement
- input focus
- keyboard shortcut
- tab key
- form navigation