Top navigation bar
A top navigation bar is a global navigation feature that includes broad category titles, allowing users to navigate directly to associated content. These categories, such as "About," "Services," or "Contact," are always visible at the top of the page, providing a consistent and efficient means for users to switch between the main sections of a site.
Here’s why they're valuable:
- User familiarity: Most users, regardless of their experience level, are familiar with top navigation bars. This familiarity means users can navigate through the site without needing instructions or attention-grabbing visuals.
- Efficiency: Top navigation bars allow quick access to the most important sections of a site.
- Consistency: The top navigation bar is always in the same position, ensuring users can easily move from one section to another without needing to backtrack.
- Space-saving: Top navigation bars can accommodate up to 12 categories without cluttering the interface. This makes them ideal for websites with stable, well-defined sections that can be represented with short labels.
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