In the dynamic world of web development, enhancing user experience is often achieved through subtle yet effective UI tweaks. One such feature that not only improves aesthetics but also adds functionality is the ability to hide the navbar when a user scrolls down and reveal it when they scroll up. This technique not only provides a cleaner interface but also allows more screen space for content. In this guide, we will walk you through the process of implementing this feature using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. By the end of this tutorial, you will have a fully functional navbar that smoothly hides and reappears based on the user’s scroll direction.
The objective of the navbar
The primary goal of this tutorial is to equip you with the skills necessary to create a responsive navigation bar that hides on scroll down and shows on scroll up. By the end of this tutorial, you will be able to:
- Understand the Basic Structure: Begin by setting up the foundational HTML structure for the navigation bar.
- Style with CSS: Next, move on to applying essential styles that will enhance the visual appearance and responsiveness of the navbar.
- Implement Scroll Behavior with JavaScript: Finally, integrate JavaScript to dynamically control the navbar’s visibility based on the user’s scroll direction.
- Enhance User Experience: Additionally, learn how to improve user interaction and interface design through this feature.
- Create an Engaging Website: Ultimately, you will develop a more engaging and user-friendly website that adapts seamlessly to user behavior.
Project Functionality
- Technology: HTML5, CSS3, Javascript
- External Resources: Remixicon, Google Fonts
- Responsive: Yes
Source Code & Live Demo
- Source Code: You can obtain the complete source code by copying the code provided below.
- 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.
- Open the Project: Open the project folder using a text editor or an integrated development environment (IDE) like Visual Studio Code.
- 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 Hide Navbar on Scroll Down and Show on Scroll Up by Mamun Hossain (@Mamun-Hossain-the-bold) on CodePen.
Download Code & Preview
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 Edit With Codepen button below.
