The set of links that appears within a particular section of a site, showing the pages and sub-pages available in that area. It helps users move around inside a section without leaving it.
Synonyms
- section navigation
- sub-navigation
- local nav
Related terms
In plain words
- the menu for just this section
- sub-links inside an area
- the side menu within a part of the site
Usage example
Inside the help center, local navigation listed each troubleshooting article in that category.
Don't confuse with…
- global navigationLocal navigation is scoped to the current section; global navigation stays constant across the whole site.
Categories
- Information architecture