Multi-Level Dropdown Menu

Intermediate

A sophisticated multi-level dropdown menu with smooth animations, keyboard navigation, and responsive design for complex navigation structures.

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HTML
<div class="dropdown-demo">
  <div class="demo-content">
    <h2>Multi-Level Dropdown Menu Demo</h2>
    <p>A comprehensive dropdown menu system with multiple levels, hover and click interactions, and smooth animations. Perfect for complex navigation structures.</p>
    
    <div class="demo-controls">
      <h3>Interaction Mode:</h3>
      <div class="control-buttons">
        <button class="control-btn active" data-mode="hover">Hover Mode</button>
        <button class="control-btn" data-mode="click">Click Mode</button>
        <button class="control-btn" data-mode="mixed">Mixed Mode</button>
      </div>
    </div>
  </div>
  
  <div class="dropdown-container">
    <nav class="dropdown-nav" role="navigation" aria-label="Main navigation">
      <ul class="dropdown-menu" id="mainMenu">
        <li class="dropdown-item">
          <a href="#" class="dropdown-link">Home</a>
        </li>
        
        <li class="dropdown-item has-dropdown">
          <a href="#" class="dropdown-link" aria-haspopup="true" aria-expanded="false">
            Products
            <span class="dropdown-arrow">▼</span>
          </a>
          <ul class="dropdown-submenu" aria-label="Products submenu">
            <li class="dropdown-subitem">
              <a href="#" class="dropdown-sublink">All Products</a>
            </li>
            <li class="dropdown-subitem has-dropdown">
              <a href="#" class="dropdown-sublink" aria-haspopup="true" aria-expanded="false">
                Electronics
                <span class="dropdown-arrow">▶</span>
              </a>
              <ul class="dropdown-submenu level-2">
                <li class="dropdown-subitem">
                  <a href="#" class="dropdown-sublink">Smartphones</a>
                </li>
                <li class="dropdown-subitem">
                  <a href="#" class="dropdown-sublink">Laptops</a>
                </li>
                <li class="dropdown-subitem">
                  <a href="#" class="dropdown-sublink">Tablets</a>
                </li>
                <li class="dropdown-subitem">
                  <a href="#" class="dropdown-sublink">Accessories</a>
                </li>
              </ul>
            </li>
            <li class="dropdown-subitem has-dropdown">
              <a href="#" class="dropdown-sublink" aria-haspopup="true" aria-expanded="false">
                Clothing
                <span class="dropdown-arrow">▶</span>
              </a>
              <ul class="dropdown-submenu level-2">
                <li class="dropdown-subitem">
                  <a href="#" class="dropdown-sublink">Men's Clothing</a>
                </li>
                <li class="dropdown-subitem">
                  <a href="#" class="dropdown-sublink">Women's Clothing</a>
                </li>
                <li class="dropdown-subitem">
                  <a href="#" class="dropdown-sublink">Kids' Clothing</a>
                </li>
                <li class="dropdown-subitem">
                  <a href="#" class="dropdown-sublink">Shoes</a>
                </li>
              </ul>
            </li>
            <li class="dropdown-subitem">
              <a href="#" class="dropdown-sublink">Home & Garden</a>
            </li>
            <li class="dropdown-subitem">
              <a href="#" class="dropdown-sublink">Sports & Outdoors</a>
            </li>
          </ul>
        </li>
        
        <li class="dropdown-item has-dropdown">
          <a href="#" class="dropdown-link" aria-haspopup="true" aria-expanded="false">
            Services
            <span class="dropdown-arrow">▼</span>
          </a>
          <ul class="dropdown-submenu">
            <li class="dropdown-subitem">
              <a href="#" class="dropdown-sublink">Web Design</a>
            </li>
            <li class="dropdown-subitem">
              <a href="#" class="dropdown-sublink">Development</a>
            </li>
            <li class="dropdown-subitem">
              <a href="#" class="dropdown-sublink">SEO Services</a>
            </li>
            <li class="dropdown-subitem">
              <a href="#" class="dropdown-sublink">Consulting</a>
            </li>
          </ul>
        </li>
        
        <li class="dropdown-item has-dropdown">
          <a href="#" class="dropdown-link" aria-haspopup="true" aria-expanded="false">
            About
            <span class="dropdown-arrow">▼</span>
          </a>
          <ul class="dropdown-submenu">
            <li class="dropdown-subitem">
              <a href="#" class="dropdown-sublink">Our Story</a>
            </li>
            <li class="dropdown-subitem">
              <a href="#" class="dropdown-sublink">Team</a>
            </li>
            <li class="dropdown-subitem">
              <a href="#" class="dropdown-sublink">Careers</a>
            </li>
            <li class="dropdown-subitem">
              <a href="#" class="dropdown-sublink">Press</a>
            </li>
          </ul>
        </li>
        
        <li class="dropdown-item">
          <a href="#" class="dropdown-link">Contact</a>
        </li>
      </ul>
    </nav>
    
    <div class="dropdown-info">
      <div class="info-item">
        <span class="info-label">Current Mode:</span>
        <span class="info-value" id="currentMode">Hover Mode</span>
      </div>
      <div class="info-item">
        <span class="info-label">Active Item:</span>
        <span class="info-value" id="activeItem">None</span>
      </div>
      <div class="info-item">
        <span class="info-label">Menu Level:</span>
        <span class="info-value" id="menuLevel">0</span>
      </div>
    </div>
  </div>
</div>

Snippet Features

Responsive Design: Yes
Dark Mode Support: No
Category: navigation-menus
Difficulty Level: Intermediate