The main set of menu links that stays the same on every page, usually across the top, giving access to a site's major sections. It is the consistent, always-present menu users rely on to move anywhere.
Synonyms
- primary navigation
- main nav
- global nav
Related terms
In plain words
- the top menu that's on every page
- the main site menu
- the links that never change
Usage example
Products, Pricing, and Support lived in the global navigation so they were reachable from anywhere.
Don't confuse with…
- local navigationGlobal navigation appears site-wide; local navigation lists options only within the current section.
Categories
- Information architecture