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- How many types of dropdowns are there?
- What can I use instead of dropdown?
- Why might you decide to use a drop down menu on your website?
- Which way should arrows point for a dropdown button?
How many types of dropdowns are there?
I also want to clarify that there are two main types of dropdowns: those used for navigation and those used in forms.
What can I use instead of dropdown?
Testing generally reveals that open text fields or radio buttons are the preferred implementation instead of dropdowns with either too few or too many options. That is not to say, however, that dropdowns should never be used in such contexts, especially when there are too many choices for users.
Why might you decide to use a drop down menu on your website?
The use case for drop-down menus
Offering drop-down menus can help users avoid scrolling and can quickly get them access to your site's content. For large websites, drop-down menus can save users time by allowing them to jump down a level or two to get to the content they seek.
Which way should arrows point for a dropdown button?
The arrow on a dropdown button should point right or down as it indicates new content will be visible once clicked. Once the dropdown has been opened, clicking the button again should close it.
