Salesforce - How to add a tab in Salesforce
- George Apostolov
Salesforce - How to add a tab in Salesforce: step-by-step guide
Go to Setup> Object Manager.
Click on Create and select Custom Object.
Provide a Label for the Custom Object.
You can enable the Optional Features as per your requirements.
Enable the checkbox Launch New Custom Tab Wizard after saving this custom object.
Click on Tab Style.
And select a Tab Style from the collection.
Select your Tab Visibility preferences and hit Next.
Hit Save in the next window.
Quick answer: To add a tab in Salesforce, navigate to Setup and Object Manager to create a custom object. Provide a label, enable optional features, and launch the New Custom Tab Wizard. Next, choose a tab style, configure your tab visibility preferences, and save your new tab.
About this Salesforce tutorial
Create and configure a custom object and its associated tab in Salesforce by following the setup wizard and visibility preferences. This guide covers salesforce - How to add a tab in Salesforce in 9 steps, starting with "Go to Setup> Object Manager" and finishing with "Hit Save in the next window". The interactive demo above is a click-through copy of the real Salesforce interface, so you can rehearse each step before doing it in your own account.
Frequently asked questions
How many steps does salesforce - How to add a tab in Salesforce take?
9 steps. Each one is listed in order above, and the demo highlights exactly where to click.
Can I try it without changing my own account?
Yes. Clicking through the demo doesn't touch your Salesforce data or settings. Once you know the flow, repeat it in your own workspace.
This tutorial is filed under Salesforce. Related guides: Salesforce - How to Add Account in Salesforce Authenticator, Salesforce how to add activity in salesforce lightning and Salesforce - How to Add Attachment Field in Salesforce. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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