A "web burger" typically refers to a hamburger menu used in the design of websites or applications, particularly in their mobile versions.
What is a Hamburger Menu?
- Appearance: A hamburger menu is represented by an icon consisting of three horizontal lines (it resembles a hamburger with a bun and layers inside, hence the name "hamburger").
- Functionality: Users can click or tap on this icon to reveal the full navigation menu or additional options of a website or app.
- Mobile-Friendly: This design is commonly used on mobile devices where screen space is limited, and displaying a full menu is not feasible. The hamburger menu allows the menu to be hidden until needed.
Why is it Used?
- Simplicity: It takes up less space on the screen, allowing users to focus on the main content.
- Mobile Compatibility: Ideal for small screens, it hides the menu and provides more space for displaying content.
- Intuitive: Users are now accustomed to this icon and understand that it opens the navigation menu.
The hamburger menu is widely used in many websites and apps, especially in mobile and responsive designs.