A basic sidebar menu built with pure HTML and CSS that provides straightforward vertical navigation within a structured layout. It focuses on clarity and essential navigation elements without additional visual complexity.
Usage
Use this component when interfaces require simple vertical navigation, such as small dashboards, admin panels, documentation pages, or application layouts that prioritize usability over advanced styling.
Implementation
The layout uses stacked navigation links within a vertical container, with controlled spacing and subtle hover feedback. CSS manages alignment, responsive stacking behavior, and visual balance across screen sizes.
HTML
<aside class="ss-sidebar">
<a href="#">Dashboard</a>
<a href="#">Profile</a>
<a href="#">Settings</a>
</aside>CSS
.ss-sidebar{
width:220px;
padding:20px;
background:#628141;
display:flex;
flex-direction:column;
gap:12px;
}
.ss-sidebar a{
color:#e5e7eb;
text-decoration:none;
font-size:14px;
}Notes
- Built with pure HTML and CSS
- No JavaScript required
- Designed for simple navigation structures
- Maintains clean vertical alignment
- Fully responsive across breakpoints
- Suitable for dashboards and documentation layouts
- Easy to extend with active or icon states
Preview styles shown. Production customization recommended.
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