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HTML <menu> Tag

  • HTML itself doesn't have a specific <menu> tag.
  • However, HTML5 introduced a <menu> element as part of the context menu API, but it is not widely supported and is mainly used for context menus rather than navigation menus.
  • For creating navigation menus in HTML, the <nav> element is commonly used along with unordered lists (<ul>) and list items (<li>).
  • Here's a simple example of an HTML navigation menu

    <nav>
        <ul>
            <li><a href="#">Home</a></li>
            <li><a href="#">About</a></li>
            <li><a href="#">Services</a></li>
            <li><a href="#">Contact</a></li>
        </ul>
    </nav>
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Creating Navigation Menus in HTML:

  • Navigation menus in HTML are commonly built using the <nav>, <ul>, <li>, and <a> elements.
  • The <nav> element is used to define a section of a page for navigation links.
  • Inside <nav>, an unordered list (<ul>) is often used to structure the menu items, with list items (<li>) representing individual menu options.
  • Links (<a>) within list items (<li>) serve as the clickable items in the navigation menu.
  • CSS is used to style the menu, providing layout, colors, and effects to enhance the user interface.

Key Points:

  • <menu> is a lesser-used HTML tag primarily for context menus.
  • For general navigation menus, the <nav>, <ul>, <li>, and <a> elements are widely used.
  • Structuring menus using lists allows for semantic and accessible navigation.
  • CSS plays a significant role in styling menus, providing visual appeal and interactivity.
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