Category Β· Navigation Menus Difficulty Level Β· Beginner Published on Β· January 17, 2024

Sliding Menu

A modern sliding menu with smooth animations, customizable directions, and responsive design. Perfect for mobile-first applications and space-efficient navigation.

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Responsive Design

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Dark Mode Support

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Sliding Menu

A modern and versatile sliding menu component with multiple animation directions, customizable styles, and responsive design. Perfect for mobile-first applications and space-efficient navigation systems.

Features

  • Multiple Directions: Slide from left, right, top, or bottom
  • Animation Styles: Overlay, push, and reveal animations
  • Mobile Optimized: Touch-friendly interactions and responsive design
  • Smooth Animations: Hardware-accelerated CSS transitions
  • Keyboard Navigation: Full keyboard accessibility support
  • User Profile: Integrated user information display
  • Quick Actions: Convenient action buttons in menu footer
  • Status Indicators: Real-time menu state information
  • Customizable: Easy to modify colors, sizes, and behaviors

Key Components

  • Header: User profile with avatar and close button
  • Navigation: Main menu items with icons and badges
  • Footer: Quick actions and logout functionality
  • Overlay: Semi-transparent background overlay

Animation Directions

  • Left: Slides in from the left side (default)
  • Right: Slides in from the right side
  • Top: Slides down from the top
  • Bottom: Slides up from the bottom

Animation Styles

  • Overlay: Menu appears over content
  • Push: Menu pushes content to the side
  • Reveal: Content slides to reveal menu underneath
  • Home: Main dashboard with β€œNew” badge
  • Dashboard: Analytics and overview
  • Users: User management with count indicator
  • Projects: Project management
  • Analytics: Data and reports
  • Messages: Communication with unread count
  • Calendar: Schedule and events
  • Settings: Application preferences

Quick Actions

  • New Project: Create new project
  • Export Data: Download data exports
  • Logout: Sign out of application

Interactive Features

  • Hamburger Button: Animated three-line menu trigger
  • Close Button: X button in menu header
  • Overlay Click: Click outside to close
  • Keyboard Shortcuts: ESC to close, arrows to navigate

Visual Feedback

  • Active States: Highlighted current page
  • Hover Effects: Smooth color transitions
  • Loading States: Animated indicators
  • Status Display: Real-time menu information

Responsive Design

Mobile Features

  • Touch Gestures: Swipe to open/close
  • Optimized Sizing: Appropriate button and text sizes
  • Reduced Width: Narrower menu on small screens
  • Auto-close: Menu closes after navigation on mobile

Desktop Features

  • Hover Interactions: Enhanced hover states
  • Keyboard Navigation: Full arrow key support
  • Larger Touch Targets: Comfortable click areas
  • Multi-column Layout: Efficient space usage

Accessibility Features

ARIA Support

  • role="navigation" for menu container
  • aria-label for descriptive button labels
  • aria-expanded for menu state indication
  • Proper heading hierarchy

Keyboard Navigation

  • Tab: Navigate through interactive elements
  • Arrow Keys: Move between menu items
  • Enter/Space: Activate menu items
  • Escape: Close menu and return focus

Focus Management

  • Visible focus indicators
  • Focus trapping within open menu
  • Logical tab order
  • Return focus to trigger on close

Animation Details

CSS Transforms

  • translateX() for horizontal sliding
  • translateY() for vertical sliding
  • Hardware acceleration with will-change
  • Smooth 300ms transitions

Animation Timing

  • Open: 300ms ease-out
  • Close: 300ms ease-in
  • Hover: 150ms ease
  • Focus: Instant for accessibility

Customization Options

Visual Customization

  • Colors: Primary, secondary, and accent colors
  • Typography: Font families and sizes
  • Spacing: Padding and margin adjustments
  • Shadows: Box shadow variations
  • Borders: Border radius and colors

Behavioral Customization

  • Animation Speed: Transition duration
  • Menu Width: Horizontal menu dimensions
  • Menu Height: Vertical menu dimensions
  • Overlay Opacity: Background transparency
  • Auto-close: Automatic menu closing behavior

User Profile Section

  • Avatar: User profile image or icon
  • Name: User’s display name
  • Email: User’s email address
  • Status: Online/offline indicator
  • Icons: Emoji or icon font icons
  • Labels: Clear, descriptive text
  • Badges: Notification indicators
  • Counters: Numeric status indicators
  • Quick Actions: Frequently used functions
  • Settings: Application preferences
  • Logout: Secure sign-out option

Performance Considerations

  • CSS Transforms: Hardware-accelerated animations
  • Event Delegation: Efficient event handling
  • Debounced Resize: Optimized window resize handling
  • Minimal Reflows: Efficient DOM manipulation
  • Lazy Loading: On-demand content loading

Browser Compatibility

Supports all modern browsers:

  • Chrome 60+
  • Firefox 55+
  • Safari 12+
  • Edge 79+
  • Mobile browsers with touch support

Usage Tips

  1. Keep Menu Items Focused: Limit to essential navigation
  2. Use Clear Icons: Recognizable and consistent iconography
  3. Provide Visual Feedback: Show current page and interactions
  4. Test on Mobile: Ensure touch-friendly interactions
  5. Consider Menu Width: Balance content and screen space
  6. Implement Proper Focus: Ensure keyboard accessibility
  7. Use Semantic HTML: Proper markup for screen readers

Advanced Features

Gesture Support

  • Swipe gestures for mobile devices
  • Touch start/end event handling
  • Momentum scrolling within menu

State Management

  • Menu open/close state persistence
  • User preference storage
  • Dynamic menu content updates

Integration Options

  • Router integration for navigation
  • State management library support
  • API-driven menu content
  • Theme switching capabilities

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                <div class="sliding-menu-demo">
  <div class="demo-content">
    <h2>Sliding Menu Demo</h2>
    <p>A versatile sliding menu component with multiple animation directions, overlay options, and responsive behavior. Ideal for mobile applications and modern web interfaces.</p>
    
    <div class="demo-controls">
      <h3>Menu Options:</h3>
      <div class="control-group">
        <div class="control-section">
          <label>Direction:</label>
          <div class="control-buttons">
            <button class="control-btn active" data-direction="left">Left</button>
            <button class="control-btn" data-direction="right">Right</button>
            <button class="control-btn" data-direction="top">Top</button>
            <button class="control-btn" data-direction="bottom">Bottom</button>
          </div>
        </div>
        <div class="control-section">
          <label>Style:</label>
          <div class="control-buttons">
            <button class="style-btn active" data-style="overlay">Overlay</button>
            <button class="style-btn" data-style="push">Push</button>
            <button class="style-btn" data-style="reveal">Reveal</button>
          </div>
        </div>
      </div>
    </div>
  </div>
  
  <div class="menu-container">
    <div class="app-header">
      <button class="menu-trigger" aria-label="Toggle menu">
        <span class="hamburger-icon">
          <span class="line"></span>
          <span class="line"></span>
          <span class="line"></span>
        </span>
      </button>
      <h1 class="app-title">Sliding Menu App</h1>
      <div class="header-actions">
        <button class="action-btn" aria-label="Search">
          <span class="icon">πŸ”</span>
        </button>
        <button class="action-btn" aria-label="Notifications">
          <span class="icon">πŸ””</span>
          <span class="badge">3</span>
        </button>
      </div>
    </div>
    
    <div class="main-content">
      <div class="content-section">
        <h2>Welcome to the App</h2>
        <p>This is the main content area. Click the menu button to open the sliding menu from different directions.</p>
        
        <div class="feature-cards">
          <div class="feature-card">
            <div class="card-icon">πŸ“±</div>
            <h3>Mobile First</h3>
            <p>Optimized for mobile devices with touch-friendly interactions.</p>
          </div>
          <div class="feature-card">
            <div class="card-icon">🎨</div>
            <h3>Customizable</h3>
            <p>Multiple animation styles and directions to choose from.</p>
          </div>
          <div class="feature-card">
            <div class="card-icon">⚑</div>
            <h3>Smooth</h3>
            <p>Hardware-accelerated animations for optimal performance.</p>
          </div>
        </div>
      </div>
    </div>
    
    <div class="sliding-menu left-menu overlay-style" role="navigation" aria-label="Main navigation">
      <div class="menu-header">
        <div class="user-profile">
          <div class="avatar">πŸ‘€</div>
          <div class="user-info">
            <div class="user-name">John Doe</div>
            <div class="user-email">john@example.com</div>
          </div>
        </div>
        <button class="menu-close" aria-label="Close menu">
          <span class="close-icon">βœ•</span>
        </button>
      </div>
      
      <div class="menu-content">
        <nav class="menu-nav">
          <ul class="menu-list">
            <li class="menu-item">
              <a href="#" class="menu-link active">
                <span class="menu-icon">🏠</span>
                <span class="menu-text">Home</span>
                <span class="menu-badge">New</span>
              </a>
            </li>
            <li class="menu-item">
              <a href="#" class="menu-link">
                <span class="menu-icon">πŸ“Š</span>
                <span class="menu-text">Dashboard</span>
              </a>
            </li>
            <li class="menu-item">
              <a href="#" class="menu-link">
                <span class="menu-icon">πŸ‘₯</span>
                <span class="menu-text">Users</span>
                <span class="menu-count">24</span>
              </a>
            </li>
            <li class="menu-item">
              <a href="#" class="menu-link">
                <span class="menu-icon">πŸ“</span>
                <span class="menu-text">Projects</span>
              </a>
            </li>
            <li class="menu-item">
              <a href="#" class="menu-link">
                <span class="menu-icon">πŸ“ˆ</span>
                <span class="menu-text">Analytics</span>
              </a>
            </li>
            <li class="menu-item">
              <a href="#" class="menu-link">
                <span class="menu-icon">πŸ’¬</span>
                <span class="menu-text">Messages</span>
                <span class="menu-count">5</span>
              </a>
            </li>
            <li class="menu-item">
              <a href="#" class="menu-link">
                <span class="menu-icon">πŸ“…</span>
                <span class="menu-text">Calendar</span>
              </a>
            </li>
            <li class="menu-item">
              <a href="#" class="menu-link">
                <span class="menu-icon">βš™οΈ</span>
                <span class="menu-text">Settings</span>
              </a>
            </li>
          </ul>
        </nav>
        
        <div class="menu-footer">
          <div class="menu-section">
            <h4 class="section-title">Quick Actions</h4>
            <div class="quick-actions">
              <button class="quick-action">
                <span class="action-icon">βž•</span>
                <span class="action-text">New Project</span>
              </button>
              <button class="quick-action">
                <span class="action-icon">πŸ“€</span>
                <span class="action-text">Export Data</span>
              </button>
            </div>
          </div>
          
          <div class="menu-section">
            <button class="logout-btn">
              <span class="logout-icon">πŸšͺ</span>
              <span class="logout-text">Logout</span>
            </button>
          </div>
        </div>
      </div>
    </div>
    
    <div class="menu-overlay"></div>
    
    <div class="menu-status">
      <div class="status-item">
        <span class="status-label">Direction:</span>
        <span class="status-value" id="currentDirection">Left</span>
      </div>
      <div class="status-item">
        <span class="status-label">Style:</span>
        <span class="status-value" id="currentStyle">Overlay</span>
      </div>
      <div class="status-item">
        <span class="status-label">Status:</span>
        <span class="status-value" id="menuStatus">Closed</span>
      </div>
    </div>
  </div>
</div>

              
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