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- Should mobile navigation be at the top or bottom?
- Should mobile navigation be left or right?
- What is navigation bar in mobile?
Should mobile navigation be at the top or bottom?
Research has found that “regions within easy reach of the thumb were fastest and most comfortable”. In other words, the closer a target is to the thumb the faster it is to hit. The easiest to reach area for the thumb is the bottom of the screen. This is where your mobile menu should go.
Should mobile navigation be left or right?
Mainly because it is easier to reach, and you then don't have a hand blocking the screen which you would have if you. However, mobile navigation is almost always on the left hand side. So moving it to the right is likely to be seen as confusing. Hence I would usually have navigation on the left to maintain consistency.
What is navigation bar in mobile?
Navigation bars (nav bars) provide access to three to five destinations. The nav bar is positioned at the bottom of screens for convenient access. Each destination is represented by an icon and optional text label.
