Navigation
Navigation in SharePoint refers to the methods and structures used to help users locate content and navigate through sites and lists within a SharePoint environment. Effective navigation is crucial for enhancing user experience and ensuring that users can easily find the information they need.
Types of Navigation
- Global Navigation
- The primary navigation menus that appear across all pages in a SharePoint site. Often includes links to key sections or sites within the SharePoint site collection.
- Current Navigation
- Contextual navigation that is typically specific to the current site or page. It provides links to related pages or lists, making it easier to explore the content within the specific site.
- Structural Navigation
- Based on the hierarchy of the SharePoint site. This can include links based on site collections, subsites, and lists.
- Metadata Navigation
- A method that allows users to filter and find content using metadata associated with items in lists or libraries. This includes using facets and filters for enhanced search capabilities.
Configuring Navigation
- Site Settings
- Navigation settings can be accessed through the Site Settings menu, allowing site administrators to customize Global and Current Navigation links.
- Managed Navigation
- A flexible navigation system that allows for mapping terms from a term set in the SharePoint Term Store to create hierarchical navigation.
- Structural Navigation Settings
- Users can choose to display subsites, pages, or specific list items in navigation by adjusting the settings in the navigation menus.
Best Practices for Navigation
- Keep navigation simple and intuitive.
- Use clear and descriptive labels for navigation links.
- Organize content logically to reduce the number of clicks required to access information.
- Regularly review and update navigation links to ensure they remain relevant.
- Implement responsive design to ensure navigation is user-friendly on all devices.
Effective navigation in SharePoint enhances user engagement and productivity by making it easier for users to access information. By configuring navigation elements properly and following best practices, organizations can create a robust and user-friendly navigation experience.
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Navigation
Overview
Purpose
Importance
Types
Global Navigation
Current Navigation
Breadcrumbs
Best Practices
Consistency
User-Centric Design
Customization
Navigation Settings
Theme and Styles
Managed Navigation
Accessibility
Keyboard Navigation
Screen Reader Support
Related:
External links:
- Customize the navigation on your SharePoint site - Microsoft Support — support.microsoft.com
- Learn how to customize the Quick Link menu and other navigation on your SharePoint site.
- Plan and implement SharePoint site navigation - SharePoint in Microsoft 365 | Microsoft Learn — learn.microsoft.com
- Use the guidance in this document to help you create the right navigation for your organization.
- 3 types of Navigation in SharePoint Online | SharePoint Maven — sharepointmaven.com
- How do you properly links sites in Modern SharePoint? This post explains latest developments on Navigation in SharePoint Online
- A User's Guide to SharePoint Online Navigation: Top Menu, App Bar, and More - DEV Community — dev.to
- Were you aware that it's possible to access your preferred sites from any SharePoint Online location?… Tagged with sharepoint, microsoftcloud.
- https://www.mrsharepoint.guru/navigation-in-sharepoint-online/ — mrsharepoint.guru
- In this article, I will talk about implementing SharePoint site navigation, the components you can customize, the structure, and more.
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