Mobile navigation has less space, but visitors still need access to the same essential information. Choose a menu pattern that fits the number of destinations and keep its opening control easy to identify. Do not rely on a desktop hover interaction to expose pages.
A practical approach
Test the menu as a complete journey. A person should be able to open it, identify the current section, choose a link and recover if they change their mind. Long labels and enlarged text are useful stress tests because they expose layouts that depend on ideal conditions.
Your checklist
- Check the open and closed menu states.
- Keep controls reachable with keyboard and touch.
- Confirm the page remains usable after selecting a destination.
For example
A six-link brochure site may use a simple wrapping menu, while a larger catalogue may need grouped navigation. The choice should follow the information structure rather than a fashionable animation.
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