toppmeny

Toppmeny is a term used in Norwegian and other Scandinavian languages to describe the top navigation bar of a website or application. It typically sits at the very top of the page and groups primary site navigation with branding.

The toppmeny usually contains links to core sections such as Home, About, Products or Services, Blog or News, and Contact, and may include utility items like a search field, user account access, and a shopping cart.

Design-wise, it is usually a horizontal bar, sometimes sticky so it remains visible while scrolling. On smaller screens, the toppmeny often collapses into a hamburger or other compact menu, with dropdowns or mega menus for subpages.

In terms of accessibility, the toppmeny is typically marked with a nav landmark, uses semantic HTML like nav and ul/li, supports keyboard navigation, and provides clear focus indicators and ARIA attributes for submenus. Best practices include limiting the number of top-level items, using clear labels, ensuring consistent placement across pages, and balancing aesthetics with performance and usability. In multilingual and international sites, the toppmeny may adapt to language direction, labeling, and regional links, while remaining part of the site's common header. See also: navigation bar, header, responsive design, mega menu, accessibility.