CSS Navigation Menu
NavigationIn this lesson, we will learn how to create a navigation menu using HTML and CSS.
Creating a Navigation Menu using HTML and CSS
A navigation menu is an essential part of any website. It provides a list of options or links to help users navigate through the content or different sections of the website or application. It serves as a roadmap for users to access various pages, features, or sections within the website or application.
Let's create a simple horizontal and vertical navigation menu using HTML and CSS.
Horizontal Navigation Menu
<!doctype html>
<html>
<head>
<meta charset="utf-8">
<title>Horizontal Navigation Menu</title>
<!-- Internal CSS -->
<style>
.menu-bar {
height: 45px;
background-color: #1F2021;
display: inline-block;
}
.menu {
list-style-type: none;
padding: 0;
margin: 0;
}
.menu li {
float: left;
}
.menu li a {
display: block;
line-height: 45px;
padding: 0 15px;
text-decoration: none;
color: #BEBEBE;
}
.menu li a:hover {
background-color: #004571;
color: white;
}
</style>
</head>
<body>
<nav class="menu-bar">
<ul class="menu">
<li><a href="#">Home</a></li>
<li><a href="#">About</a></li>
<li><a href="#">Products</a></li>
<li><a href="#">Services</a></li>
<li><a href="#">Query</a></li>
<li><a href="#">Contact</a></li>
</ul>
</nav>
</body>
</html>Vertical Navigation Menu
<!doctype html>
<html>
<head>
<meta charset="utf-8">
<title>Dropdown Navigation Menu</title>
<!-- Internal CSS -->
<style>
.menu-bar {
display: inline-block;
}
.menu {
list-style-type: none;
padding: 0;
margin: 0;
background-color: #1F2021;
}
.menu li a {
display: block;
line-height: 45px;
padding: 0 15px;
text-decoration: none;
color: #BEBEBE;
}
.menu li a:hover {
background-color: #004571;
color: white;
}
</style>
</head>
<body>
<nav class="menu-bar">
<ul class="menu">
<li><a href="#">Home</a></li>
<li><a href="#">About</a></li>
<li><a href="#">Products</a></li>
<li><a href="#">Services</a></li>
<li><a href="#">Query</a></li>
<li><a href="#">Contact</a></li>
</ul>
</nav>
</body>
</html>You can further enhance your navigation menu by:
- Changing the background color.
- Adding different hover effects to links.
- Adjusting margin, padding, and fonts to suit your website's design.
