Yihui Xie 2/8/2026

Viewing Nested Lists with `xfun::tabset()`

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This technical article explains the xfun::tabset() function in R, which converts nested lists into an interactive tabset representation in Markdown. It details how this tool provides a hierarchical, clickable interface for navigating complex data structures, offering a more manageable alternative to the str() function for exploration. The article includes usage examples, customization options, and demonstrates its utility with deeply nested objects like recorded plots.

Viewing Nested Lists with `xfun::tabset()`

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