Global navigation

Global navigation is a region of the graphical user interface reserved for buttons, links, search bars, or any other design element affording movement from one set of content to another.

1. What is global navigation menu?
2. What is global navigation in information architecture?
3. What is the difference between global and local navigation?

What is global navigation menu?

The Global Navigation menu is always located on the left side of the screen in Canvas, and contains quick links to your (Canvas) Account, the Dashboard, Courses (List), Calendar, Inbox (Messages), and Help. Click on the link to access that area of Canvas.

What is global navigation in information architecture?

Global navigation is a region of an interface reserved for design elements affording movement from one set of content to another. This area may include titled sections, dropdown menus, buttons, tabs, search bars and homepage links.

What is the difference between global and local navigation?

Global navigation refers to the top navigation which is there at the top side on your page, and local navigation is on the left side of the page. Local navigation is as per the content of your local site.