Information Architecture
Menu Structure
Plain English
How a menu is organised.
Definition
Menu structure defines how glossaryNavigationHow users move around a website or product.Open glossary term options are organised and presented within a menu.
In practice
Used to create clear, logical glossaryNavigationHow users move around a website or product.Open glossary term glossarySystemA system is a collection of interconnected components that work together to achieve a specific function or outcome.Open glossary term for websites and applications.
The reality
Menus often reflect internal thinking rather than user needs.
FAQ
Common questions
A few practical answers to the questions that usually come up around this term.
What is menu structure?
It is how items are organised within a glossaryNavigationHow users move around a website or product.Open glossary term menu.
Why is menu structure important?
It affects how easily users can find content.
What makes a good menu structure?
Clear grouping and logical organisation.
What problems do menus have?
Overcomplication and poor glossaryLabellingLabelling is the practice of naming content, categories, and interface elements in a way that is clear and meaningful to users. It directly affects how users understand and navigate a product.Open glossary term.
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