Description
Navigation allows users to move between pages in the selected application.
Top navigation should be used:
by default, if the menu options fit.
when there are only 2 levels in the menu hierarchy.
when there are 7 or fewer menu items at each level.
Otherwise, use Left Navigation Mode.
Structure
Top navigation can have 1 or 2 levels.
Each level can include up to 7 items.
1st level item labels:
may wrap onto 2 lines.
can be up to 30 characters each.
2nd level item labels:
can only be presented on one line.
can be up to 16 characters each.
A grey line separates 1st and 2nd level navigation.
A blue line is shown underneath the selected item(s).
Placement and positioning
Top navigation is shown in the header bar, at the top of the page.
It always extends across the full width of the page.
Default state
By default, the first item will be selected, unless otherwise configured by the user. Where there is more than one level, the first item at each level will be selected.
States
State | 1st level navigation | 2nd level navigation |
|---|---|---|
Regular |  |  |
Hover |  |  |
Active |  |  |
Selected |  |  |
Focused |  |  |
Focused, Hover |  |  |
Focused, Active |  |  |
Focused, Selected |  |  |
Internal logic
Only one item at a time can be selected from each level.
When a 1st level item is selected, the 2nd level items should be updated appropriately.
Menu items should be shown in a logical order, with the most commonly used first.
Menu item widths may be greater where there are fewer than 7 items in a level. The width of each item should be responsive to the item label, with the following limits:
1st level item labels: up to 30 characters (across 2 lines).
2nd level item labels: up to 16 characters (1 line only).
Truncation should be avoided, where possible, by using short labels.
2nd level navigation should only be shown where relevant. Otherwise, the area beneath the line will remain empty.
No horizontal scroll can be used within top navigation.
Interactions
On selecting an item from the menu, the user will be redirected to the relevant page.
The current selection is shown for 1st and 2nd level navigation at all times, using a blue line underneath the item(s).
Selecting a 1st level item will also automatically select the first 2nd level item, if one exists.
On hover, a lighter blue underline will be shown underneath the hovered item.
Expand-Collapse behavior
Description
The header bar can be collapsed by the user to allow for more vertical space.
When collapsed, the 2nd level navigation options are shown only on hover.
Note: This applies only to top navigation. The header bar will not collapse when using left navigation.
Structure
When collapsed:
the suite name and the 2nd level of navigation will be hidden.
the user profile image will reduce in size.
States
State | Image |
|---|---|
Expanded |  |
Collapsed |  |
Collapsed On Hover |  |
Default state
On first opening the application, the top should be expanded.
Interactions
When the header bar is expanded:
on hover, a collapse icon button will appear below the product area.
Clicking the collapse icon button will collapse the header bar.
When the header bar is collapsed:
On hover:
the expanded top will be shown automatically, revealing the 2nd level navigation and suite name. An expand icon button will appear below the product area.
On removing hover the top will collapse again automatically.
Clicking the expand icon button will pin the header bar open.
Transitions
The header bar should expand/collapse with a transition effect.
Accessibility Compliance
Unless otherwise specified, see our general compliance information in Fundamentals - Accessibility.
Focus management
Tab Index order
The tab index flow will follow this order. Shift + Tab will follow the reverse order.
Tab order may vary slightly due to missing or additional components. The main flow is left to right by navigation level.
Keyboard | Description |
|---|---|
Tab | Navigates to the next component according to the Tab Index Order. From the last component will navigate to the next focusable element on the page. |
Shift + Tab | Navigates to the previous component according to the Tab Index Order. From the first component will navigate to the last focusable element on the page |
Space | Depending on component. |
Enter | Depending on component.
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Esc | Depending on component. |
Arrows | Within top navigation at 1st and 2nd levels:
Otherwise N/A. |
Home | Sets focus on the first element in VerinTop. |
End | Sets focus on the last element in VerinTop. |
Within the navigation menu
Keyboard | Trigger area | Menu |
|---|---|---|
Tab | Navigates to the next component. | N/A |
Shift + Tab | Navigates to the previous component. | N/A |
Space | Opens the menu and moves focus to the 1st item |
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Enter | Opens the menu. |
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Esc | N/A | Closes the menu without updating the selection. Returns focus to the Trigger area. |
Arrows | N/A | Unless otherwise specified are N/A
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Responsive Design
For details on responsive design, see the main VerinTop page.
Design
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Code
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