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---
title: Slot Name is Reserved and Not Included in Slot Props
impact: LOW
impactDescription: Expecting 'name' in scoped slot props when it's reserved causes confusion
type: gotcha
tags: [vue3, slots, scoped-slots, reserved-props, naming]
---
# Slot Name is Reserved and Not Included in Slot Props
**Impact: LOW** - When using scoped slots, the `name` attribute on the `<slot>` element is reserved for identifying the slot. It is not passed as part of the slot props to the parent component.
## Task Checklist
- [ ] Don't expect `name` in slot props - it's reserved
- [ ] Use a different prop name if you need to pass a name value
- [ ] Remember only explicitly bound attributes become slot props
**Incorrect Expectation:**
```vue
<!-- ChildComponent.vue -->
<template>
<div>
<slot name="header" title="Welcome"></slot>
</div>
</template>
```
```vue
<!-- ParentComponent.vue -->
<ChildComponent>
<template #header="props">
<!-- props = { title: "Welcome" } -->
<!-- 'name' is NOT included! -->
{{ props.name }} <!-- undefined -->
{{ props.title }} <!-- "Welcome" -->
</template>
</ChildComponent>
```
**If You Need to Pass a "Name" Value:**
```vue
<!-- ChildComponent.vue -->
<template>
<div>
<!-- Use a different prop name like 'slotName' or 'label' -->
<slot name="header" :label="slotLabel" :title="title"></slot>
</div>
</template>
<script setup>
const slotLabel = 'header'
const title = 'Welcome'
</script>
```
```vue
<!-- ParentComponent.vue -->
<ChildComponent>
<template #header="{ label, title }">
<h2>{{ title }}</h2>
<span>Section: {{ label }}</span>
</template>
</ChildComponent>
```
## What Gets Passed as Slot Props
| Attribute on `<slot>` | Passed to Parent? |
|----------------------|-------------------|
| `name` | No (reserved for slot identification) |
| `:text="message"` | Yes, as `text` |
| `:count="5"` | Yes, as `count` |
| `v-bind="object"` | Yes, spreads object properties |
| `class="..."` | No (not bound with `:`) |
## Multiple Named Slots Example
```vue
<!-- TabPanel.vue -->
<template>
<div class="tabs">
<slot name="tab1" :active="activeTab === 1" :label="'First Tab'"></slot>
<slot name="tab2" :active="activeTab === 2" :label="'Second Tab'"></slot>
</div>
</template>
<script setup>
import { ref } from 'vue'
const activeTab = ref(1)
</script>
```
```vue
<!-- Usage -->
<TabPanel>
<template #tab1="{ active, label }">
<!-- 'name' not available, but 'label' is -->
<button :class="{ active }">{{ label }}</button>
</template>
<template #tab2="{ active, label }">
<button :class="{ active }">{{ label }}</button>
</template>
</TabPanel>
```
## Reference
- [Vue.js Slots - Scoped Slots](https://vuejs.org/guide/components/slots.html#scoped-slots)