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# tabs

An array of tabs that the tab bar displays.

```
var tabs: [UITab] { get set }
```

## Discussion

To set the tab bar’s content, assign an array of [`UITab`](/documentation/UIKit/UITab) objects to this property. For more information, see [Elevating your iPad app with a tab bar and sidebar](/documentation/UIKit/elevating-your-ipad-app-with-a-tab-bar-and-sidebar).

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