How To Create a Bottom Navigation Menu

Learn how to create a bottom navigation menu with CSS

Bottom Navigation Menu

Create A Bottom Navigation Menu

Step 1) Add HTML:

Example

<div class="navbar">
  <a href="#home" class="active">Home</a>
  <a href="#news">News</a>
  <a href="#contact">Contact</a>
</div>

Step 2) Add CSS:

Example

/* Place the navbar at the bottom of the page, and make it stick */
.navbar {
  background-color: #333;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 100%;
}

/* Style the links inside the navigation bar */
.navbar a {
  float: left;
  display: block;
  color: #f2f2f2;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 14px 16px;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-size: 17px;
}

/* Change the color of links on hover */
.navbar a:hover {
  background-color: #ddd;
  color: black;
}

/* Add a color to the active/current link */
.navbar a.active {
  background-color: #04AA6D;
  color: white;
}
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Tip: To create a mobile-friendly, responsive bottom navigation bar, read our How To - Responsive Bottom Navigation tutorial.
Tip: Go to our CSS Navbar Tutorial to learn more about navigation bars.