The menus, links, and controls people use to move around a site or app and reach different sections. It is the visible system that turns the underlying structure into paths users can follow.
Synonyms
- nav
- menu system
Related terms
In plain words
- the menus and links
- how you move around the site
- the way you get from page to page
Usage example
Simplifying the navigation to five clear items cut the time it took new users to find pricing.
Don't confuse with…
- information architectureNavigation is what users see and click; information architecture is the underlying organization it reflects.
Categories
- Information architecture