# Tab Shape

Learn how to change the docking tab shapes in this topic.

## Content



Users can change the shape of the tabs in DockingTab control using the [TabShape](/componentone/docs/win/online-command5/) property to enhance the look of the application. It can be set at design-time through the Properties window, or programmatically in the code editor.

The following table shows the different types of shapes available for tabs in the DockingTab:

| **TabShape** | **Snapshot** |
| --- | --- |
| Rectangle (Tabs are rectangular in shape) | ![Application Ui with tab shape as rectangular](https://cdn.mescius.io/document-site-files/images/1086a5ae-7197-4f26-942b-edb381682c69/images/rectangleshapes-tab.png) |
| Rounded (Tabs have rounded edges) | ![Application Ui with tab shape as rounded](https://cdn.mescius.io/document-site-files/images/1086a5ae-7197-4f26-942b-edb381682c69/images/roundedshape-tab.png) |
| Sloping (Tabs are sloped on one side) | ![Application Ui with tab shape as sloping](https://cdn.mescius.io/document-site-files/images/1086a5ae-7197-4f26-942b-edb381682c69/images/slopingshape-tab.png) |

The code snippet below shows how to set the **TabShape** property to 'Rounded'.

```csharp
// Set the tab shape
dockingTab.TabShape = TabShape.Rounded;
```