How To Build A Sidebar With HTML & CSS Only

Building a responsive and interactive sidebar is essential for modern web design. Sidebars enhance website navigation, providing users with quick access to important sections. This project demonstrates how to create a fully functional sidebar using only HTML and CSS. By leveraging CSS properties like flexbox and hover effects, you’ll learn to create a sleek sidebar that expands on hover, making it both user-friendly and visually appealing.

The objective of the sidebar

The objective of this project is to guide you through creating a dynamic sidebar using only HTML and CSS. You will learn how to structure your HTML for a sidebar, apply CSS for styling, and implement hover effects to enhance user interaction. By the end, you’ll have a solid understanding of how to build responsive and stylish sidebars for any website without the need for JavaScript.

Project Functionality

  1. Technology: HTML5, CSS3, Javascript
  2. External ResourcesFont Awesome, Google Fonts
  3. Responsive: Yes

Source Code & Demo

To use this project source code effectively:

  1. Source Code: You can obtain the complete source code by copying the code provided below.
  2. Download: You can download the source code by clicking the Source Code button below to get a ZIP file of the project. Extract the contents to your desired directory.
  3. Open the Project: Open the project folder using a text editor or an integrated development environment (IDE) like Visual Studio Code.
  4. Modify and Experiment: Customize the content, styles, and functionalities to suit your preferences. Experiment with different design elements and JavaScript interactions to enhance your learning.

Code & Preview

See the Pen Sidebar With HTML & CSS Only by Mamun Hossain (@Mamun-Hossain-the-bold) on CodePen.

You can download the source code files for free by clicking the Source Code button. Additionally, you can edit and view a live demo by clicking the Code & Preview button below.

Scroll to Top