# The view element

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This article describes the view element, which is only available in **mobile apps** ↓

[Click here for web pages](https://manual.bubble.io/core-resources/bubble-elements/element-properties/web-element-properties/page-properties).
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## **Definition**

Views are the base layer for designing content in a native mobile app. Unlike pages in a web app, views do not use URLs. You navigate between them using mobile-native navigation methods such as tabs, stacks, and modals.

## **Key concepts**

* Views act as screens within your app.
* You can manage views from the pages dropdown in the editor.
* Navigation between views is handled through actions and the tab bar, not through URL changes.

## **Adding and editing Views**

* Create and manage views from the [app interface manager](#user-content-fn-1)[^1].
* Set a view as a tab item using the checkbox in the view’s settings.
* You can add new tab items via the tab bar editor and link them to existing or new views.

## **Best practices**

* Views should represent logical screens (e.g., Home, Profile, Settings).
* Use stack navigation (Go to view) for contextual screens (e.g., opening a playlist).
* Keep the tab bar visible to indicate navigation context, even when not on a tab item.

See the sub-article below for view properties.

{% content-ref url="the-view-element/view-properties" %}
[view-properties](https://manual.bubble.io/core-resources/bubble-elements/element-properties/native-mobile-element-properties/the-view-element/view-properties)
{% endcontent-ref %}

[^1]: The *app interface manager* is where you manage your apps pages and views.

    Article section: [App interface manager](https://manual.bubble.io/help-guides/getting-started/navigating-the-bubble-editor/tools/key-features#app-interface-manager)


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