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Website navigation

Quick answer · What is Website navigation?

The controls and links that help people understand a site's organization and move between content or tasks.

IN PRACTICE

Website navigation: an example

A site groups hosting, domains, learning, and account access with descriptive labels.

KEEP IN MIND

Navigation should remain usable with keyboard input and at narrow widths; visual grouping alone is insufficient.

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Frequently asked questions

What is a practical example of Website navigation?

A site groups hosting, domains, learning, and account access with descriptive labels.

What should navigation support besides visual grouping?

Navigation should remain usable with keyboard input and at narrow widths; visual grouping alone is insufficient.

Which concepts should I read alongside Website navigation?

Breadcrumb: A compact trail of links showing a page's place within a site hierarchy.
Internal link: A hyperlink connecting one page to another within the same website.