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- Should mobile navigation be at the top or bottom?
- Why is the bottom navigation bar important?
- What is bottom navigation vs top navigation?
- 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.
Why is the bottom navigation bar important?
Importance. The bottom navigation bar aligns with the “thumb rule of design”. It acts on the principle, that most app users scroll and navigate apps using their thumbs. Hence, the primary and significant screens and pages within an app should be easily accessible by a user's thumb.
What is bottom navigation vs top navigation?
Positioning the navigation bar at the bottom makes it easier for users to click on the menu icon, while secondary items can be moved to the top. Basically, you simply switch the order. Mobile apps have been using this logic with the tap bar pattern.
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.
