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Navigation Bar

Navigation Bar refers to the user interface element that guides the user in navigating a website. It is often also called the navbar, menu, header, footer, or navigation system, and helps users access information by directing them toward it.

A navigation bar gives the user access to all the menus in a browser. Most websites generally have a primary navigation bar and a secondary navigation bar to assist users in seamlessly accessing and navigating to different features and web pages.

Not to be confused with

Gestures

It is a type of navigation mostly used on mobile devices and doesn’t require users to press buttons.

Menu Bar

It is a bar at the top of the website that gives access to the whole menu.

Significance of the Navigation Bar in UI UX Design

Navigation bars are extremely important in UI UX design as they ensure a smooth browsing experience for the user. On desktop devices, a navigation bar is generally placed at the top. However, on mobile devices, it is often on either side in a hamburger format.

Navigation bars are crucial UI elements as they impact the user experience. They ensure the user knows where to go and how to get there. It allows users to browse pages according to their interests and requirements.

Types of Navigation Bar

The following are the eight types of navigation bars generally used during the UI design process -

  • Standard horizontal
  • Sticky or fixed
  • Massive dropdown
  • Full-screen navigation
  • Vertical sidebar
  • Footer navigation
  • Personalized navigation
  • Customizable navigation bar

Note: All information and/or data from external sources is believed to be accurate as of the date of publication.

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