Building a Gated Multi-Step Wizard in .NET MAUI with Tab View

Long forms don’t usually fail because of validation errors or missing fields; they fail because users lose confidence midway. When everything appears at once, people hesitate, scroll endlessly, or abandon the process altogether.

A multi-step wizard changes that dynamic. By revealing only what’s needed at the right moment, it guides users forward with clarity and intent. But building this experience correctly in .NET MAUI requires more than just stacking pages or toggling visibility.

In this article, we will build a gated multi-step registration wizard using the Syncfusion^® .NET MAUI Tab View, where navigation is controlled, validation is enforced at each step, and the UI updates dynamically as the user progresses.

Rather than treating Tab View as simple tab navigation, we’ll use it as a state-driven workflow engine, unlocking steps only when conditions are met and keeping users focused from start to finish.

Syncfusion .NET MAUI Tab View: Flexible navigation control

The Syncfusion .NET MAUI Tab View (SfTabView) is a highly flexible navigation component that helps developers organize application content into clear, accessible sections. By providing a clean and intutive tabbed interface, it enhances user engagement across both mobile and desktop platforms, making complex screens easier to navigate and understand.

To begin using the Tab View in your .NET MAUI project, follow the installation steps below.

1. Open the NuGet Package Manager and search for Syncfusion.Maui.TabView.
2. Install the package and register the Syncfusion handler in the MauiProgram.cs file.
3. Import the Syncfusion.Maui.TabView namespace into your XAML file so that you can access the control.

If you need advanced configurations or additional features, refer to the official documentation.

Key highlights of the .NET MAUI Tab View

The SfTabView provides a variety of customizable and productivity‑boosting features, including:

• Customizable tab headers, allowing you to use text, bold font styling, or meaningful icons to improve clarity.
• Gated navigation, enabling you to control user progression through pre-defined steps, ideal for guided workflows.
• Dynamic visibility control allows you to show or hide tabs programmatically based on user actions or business rules.
• Smooth integration with other input controls, such as ComboBox or Text Input Layout, for creating interactive and data‑driven UI experiences.

These capabilities make the Tab View especially useful when building structured flows such as onboarding steps, user setup screens, or multi-stage forms.

Step 1: Initialize the Tab View

Start by defining the SfTabView in your XAML. This structure forms the backbone of the workflow, with tabs representing each stage of the process Personal Info, Event Selection, Accommodation, and Payment. To enhance clarity and orientation, use FontImageSource to include icons in the tab header. This gives users visual cues that makes navigation feel intuitive and well organized.

Here’s how to set it up:

<tabView:SfTabView x:Name="tabView" IndicatorStrokeThickness="0" TabWidthMode="{OnPlatform Android=SizeToContent, iOS=SizeToContent}">

    <!-- TAB 1: Personal Info -->
    <tabView:SfTabItem x:Name="tabPersonal" Header="Personal Info" FontAttributes="Bold" FontSize="18" ImagePosition="Left">
        <tabView:SfTabItem.ImageSource>
            <FontImageSource Glyph="" Color="{Binding Source={x:Reference tabPersonal},Path=TextColor}" FontFamily="MauiSampleFontIcon"/>
        </tabView:SfTabItem.ImageSource>
    </tabView:SfTabItem>

    <!-- TAB 2: Event Selection -->
    <tabView:SfTabItem x:Name="tabEvent" Header="Event Selection" FontAttributes="Bold" FontSize="18" ImagePosition="Left">
        <tabView:SfTabItem.ImageSource>
            <FontImageSource Glyph="" Color="{Binding Source={x:Reference tabEvent},Path=TextColor}" FontFamily="MauiSampleFontIcon"/>
        </tabView:SfTabItem.ImageSource>
    </tabView:SfTabItem>

    <!-- TAB 3: Accommodation Preferences -->
    <tabView:SfTabItem x:Name="tabAccommodation" Header="Accommodation" FontAttributes="Bold" FontSize="18" ImagePosition="Left" >
        <tabView:SfTabItem.ImageSource>
            <FontImageSource Glyph="" Color="{Binding Source={x:Reference tabAccommodation},Path=TextColor}" FontFamily="MauiSampleFontIcon"/>
        </tabView:SfTabItem.ImageSource>
    </tabView:SfTabItem>

    <!-- TAB 4: Payment Details -->
    <tabView:SfTabItem x:Name="tabPayment" Header="Payment" FontAttributes="Bold" FontSize="18" ImagePosition="Left">
        <tabView:SfTabItem.ImageSource>
            <FontImageSource Glyph="" Color="{Binding Source={x:Reference tabPayment},Path=TextColor}" FontFamily="MauiSampleFontIcon"/>
        </tabView:SfTabItem.ImageSource>
    </tabView:SfTabItem>
</tabView:SfTabView>

Step 2: Handle tab visibility

To maintain focus and ensure a structured progression, set IsVisible="False" for all tabs except the first one. This approach guides users through the form step by step, revealing subsequent tabs only after the current stage is successfully completed.

Code snippet to achieve this:

<!-- TAB 1: Personal Info -->
<tabView:SfTabItem x:Name="tabPersonal" Header="Personal Info" FontAttributes="Bold" FontSize="18" ImagePosition="Left">
</tabView:SfTabItem>

<!-- TAB 2: Event Selection -->
<tabView:SfTabItem x:Name="tabEvent" Header="Event Selection" IsVisible="False" FontAttributes="Bold" FontSize="18" ImagePosition="Left">
</tabView:SfTabItem>

<!-- Similarly hide the Accommodation and Payment tab -->

This setup displays only the personal info tab initially, with other tabs progressively unlocked as the user advances.

Step 3: Set up tab content

After configuring your TabView structure, you can start assigning content to each tab.

Personal info tab

Begin by adding a dedicated PersonalInfoView containing fields such as:

• Full name,
• Email,
• Mobile number,
• Organization,
• Designation.

Using a separate view helps maintain a clean architecture.

Smart validation

Implement real-time validation with regular expressions to verify email and phone number formats. Only allow users to proceed if all required fields are completed correctly.

Dynamic navigation

Each section should unlock the next tab only after validation is successful. This keeps users focused and ensures data accuracy.

Add the following code example to your MainPage.xaml page.

<!-- TAB 1: Personal Info -->
<tabView:SfTabItem x:Name="tabPersonal" Header="Personal Info">
    <tabView:SfTabItem.Content>
        <local:PersonalInfoView x:Name="personalView" />
    </tabView:SfTabItem.Content>
</tabView:SfTabItem>

Step 4: Make event selection interactive and personalized

Next, the EventSelectionView enhances the registration experience by introducing dynamic, user‑driven options. This view allows attendees to customize their event journey with ease and clarity.

Code snippet to achieve this:

<!-- TAB 2: Event Selection -->
<tabView:SfTabItem x:Name="tabEvent">
    <tabView:SfTabItem.Content>
        <local:EventSelectionView x:Name="eventView" />
    </tabView:SfTabItem.Content>
</tabView:SfTabItem>

Step 5: Customize your stay with accommodation preferences

Below is the code you need:

<!-- TAB 3: Accommodation Preferences -->
<tabView:SfTabItem x:Name="tabAccommodation">
    <tabView:SfTabItem.Content>
        <local:AccommodationView x:Name="accommodation" />
    </tabView:SfTabItem.Content>
</tabView:SfTabItem>

Step 6: Secure your spot: Complete payment and confirm registration

The final step of the registration process is handled in the PaymentView. Here, users can securely finalize their payment and submit their event registration details.

The view provides a comprehensive and interactive payment experience. Users can:

• Choose a payment method: Select from Credit Card, Debit Card, UPI, or PayPal through a ComboBox.
• Enter card details dynamically: When a card-based option is selected, fields for Card Number, Expiry (MM/YY), and CVV are automatically displayed.
• Provide billing information: A dedicated text field captures the billing address for payment processing.
• Review estimated total: A summary panel displays the calculated total, allowing users to verify charges before proceeding.
• Submit and complete registration: The Submit Registration button validates all inputs, processes the payment, and transitions to a Success Panel that confirms the registration and offers an option to start a new one.

Here’s the code for the payment tab:

<!-- TAB 4: Payment Details -->
<tabView:SfTabItem x:Name="tabPayment">
    <tabView:SfTabItem.Content>
        <local:PaymentView x:Name="payment" />
    </tabView:SfTabItem.Content>
</tabView:SfTabItem>

This GIF shows how to register using a multi-step form.

GitHub references

For full source code, UI examples, and implementation details of the .NET MAUI multi-step wizard using .NET MAUI TabView, refer to the GitHub demo.

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Conclusion

Thanks for reading! The Syncfusion .NET MAUI Tab View makes it easy to create a structured multi-step registration wizard with gated navigation and dynamic UI updates. This approach turns complex data entry into a clear, guided experience that users can complete with confidence.

Think of a multi-step form as a set of well-placed stepping stones, each one guiding users forward smoothly and ensuring they never feel overwhelmed.

If you’re a Syncfusion user, you can download the setup from the license and downloads page. Otherwise, you can download a free 30-day trial.

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