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Example: (click the 'menu maker' link to change appearance, content and size of the example)
What can this menu do for you?
» This is a sliding java menu applet suitable for use as a navigation bar down the side of your page.
» Submenus. The menus have one level of sliding submenus. The XP-2001 sliding menu uses an expanding button design - the parent menu item expands its border to include the submenu. Move the mouse over the sliding menu to try out this effect. Click here to find out more about sliding submenus.
» XP-2001 theme. The XP-2001 design uses three-dimensional raised buttons for most menu types, placed on a simple three-dimensional raised background. The borders have a slightly plastic feel to them. Different menu types are categorised into themes, so you can obtain a variety of matching menus. Click here to see all the menus which match this theme.
» States and colours. The menu items each have three states combining to distinguish rollover items and submenu items. Click here to find out more about states and colours.
» Fonts and text formatting. The menu supports true-type fonts and you can format text colour, size, weight and alignment.
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- True-type fonts. Any kind of font which you can display in HTML will also display in the applet (except in very old browsers).
- The demonstration above randomly switches between Verdana and Comic Sans, but you can reconfigure the demonstration live to experiment with your own fonts.
- Colour states. You can define colours for up to three text states, which are normally standard, rollover and active/pressed. So, for example, the text can change colour when the mouse moves onto it, or when the mouse button is clicked. The function of the third colour set may vary with some menu types.
- Alignment. You can align the text left, right or centre.
- Text size and weight. You can give the text almost any size. 'Weight' means you make it 'bold' or 'not bold'.
- Click the 'menu maker' link with the magic wand
 at the top of the page to reveal an online configurator to experiment with fonts and text live.
» Layout and line-wrapping. This menu features automated layout. Automated layout means that the menu adapts itself to the content you enter into it. For example, buttons and menu items will be automatically sized and the thematic elements recalculated to fit precisely. Click here to find out important information about layout and line-wrapping, including design tips and essential guidance.
» Icons. Icons are supported. Icons are multi-state and easily redefined by the user. Click here to find out more about icons.
» Hyperlinks. Every menu item can have hyperlinks attached. Click here to find out more about hyperlinks.
» Script triggers. If you like writing your own javascripts, you will be happy to find that this applet can directly trigger your scripts. Click here to find out more about scripts.
» Separators. Insert specially styled separators at the top level only (not in submenus). Separator appearance is dependent on the menu theme and some have dramatic visual effects to enhance the menu interface. The XP-2001 separator is a dotted grid. Click here to find out how to insert separators into your menu.
» Capacity. This menu supports up to 50 menu items, including submenu items (if available). For greater capacity, or for menus created dynamically or from databases, try the Big Happy Menus variation.
» Tools. An online visual configuration tool is available. Just click menu maker. It can be used to edit the size, appearance and content of your menu.
» Sound effects. The menu can trigger sounds of your choice.
» For navigation menus similar to this but with more features and higher capacity, try these tree menus and sliding menus.
» Custom solutions based on this menu are also available.
» Help. Here is a help page with more information. If you would like to open up ALL the hidden extra information sections on this page simultaneously, then click here.
See also
More Happy Sliding Menus
More Happy XP-2001 Menus |
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