A panel that slides in from the edge of the screen to reveal navigation or options, then slides away again to free up space.
Synonyms
- navigation drawer
- slide-out menu
- off-canvas panel
Related terms
- hamburger menu
- off-canvas menu
- sidebar
- flyout menu
In plain words
- the menu that slides in from the side
- the panel that pushes in when you tap the menu button
Usage example
Tapping the hamburger slides a drawer in from the left with all the account links.
Don't confuse with…
- sidebarA drawer is hidden until summoned and slides over the content; a sidebar usually stays put beside the content.
Categories
- Navigation