Navigation is an area on a web page consisting of clickable text or buttons which allow users to move among sections of the website.

Example

Home | WashU Sites | Washington University in St. Louis

Best Practices

  • Effective navigation allows users to find information on the site and easily move from section to section.
  • Avoid including too many navigational elements which can overwhelm users with too many choices.
  • Use a brief descriptive term to label each navigational element.
  • When giving multiple navigation options, use visual cues such as text size or contrast between text and background color to convey a clear hierarchy.