CSS Navbar

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CSS Navbar

A CSS Navbar (Navigation Bar) is a horizontal or vertical menu used to link different sections or pages of a website. It is a fundamental component of every website's UI, typically placed at the top or side of a web page for easy navigation.

CSS allows you to create fully styled, responsive navbars without JavaScript.

Types of Navbars

  • Horizontal Navbar – Common for headers (top of page)
  • Vertical Navbar – Useful for side menus or admin dashboards
  • Responsive Navbar – Adapts layout for mobile devices

Example: Horizontal CSS Navbar

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Example: Vertical CSS Navbar

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Making Navbars Responsive (Intro)

To make a navbar responsive:

  • Use media queries for layout changes
  • Use flexbox to wrap and align content
  • For full mobile menus, toggle visibility via CSS or JavaScript

Key Takeaways

  • Navbars provide structured, user-friendly navigation
  • Horizontal navbars use float or flex, great for headers
  • Vertical navbars are ideal for sidebars and dashboards
  • Use :hover for interactivity and :active for current page indication
  • Use transition for smooth hover or click effects
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