How to create an off-canvas menu in Bubble.io?

Learn how to create a seamless off-canvas menu in Bubble.io with our step-by-step guide for designing, styling, adding menu items, setting up workflows, and testing for a better user experience.

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Overview

Creating an off-canvas menu in Bubble.io enhances your app's navigation and user experience. Start by designing the base page. Then, drag a Group element to serve as your menu, style it, and position it on the page's edge. Add menu items like Text, Icons, or elements, and ensure their readability. Set up show/hide buttons and configure workflows to animate the menu in and out. Test and tweak for the best results, and consider adding conditions for user interactions to make the menu more intuitive.

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How to create an off-canvas menu in Bubble.io?

Creating an Off-Canvas Menu in Bubble.io Designing the Base Page • Open your Bubble.io app and navigate to the Design tab. • Ensure the page where you want to add the off-canvas menu is already set up. Creating the Off-Canvas Menu Group • Drag a Group element onto the page. This will be your off-canvas menu. • Style it as needed, giving it a background color, shadows, etc., to distinguish it from the rest of the page. • Position the Group on the left/right/top/bottom edge of the page depending on where you want the menu. • Ensure the Group’s size spans appropriately (e.g., full height if it’s a vertical menu). Adding Menu Items • Within the off-canvas Group, drag in Text elements, Icons, or other elements to serve as menu items. • Style each menu item as desired, ensuring readability and ease of use. • Arrange menu items in a list or grid format as needed. Show and Hide Button • Add a Button or an Icon outside the off-canvas Group to serve as a trigger for showing the menu. • Optionally, add another Button or Icon inside the Group to hide/close the menu. Setting Up Workflows • Go to the Workflow tab. • Create a new workflow triggered by the Button/Icon click outside the Group. • Add an element action to animate the Group, moving it in from off-canvas. Choose the animation style (slide in, fade in, etc.). • Similarly, create another workflow for the Button/Icon inside the Group to animate it back out. Testing and Adjustments • Preview your Bubble.io page and test the functionality of your off-canvas menu. • Make adjustments to animations, positioning, and styling as needed for the best user experience. Optional: Add Conditions for User Interactions • You can add additional workflows that hide the menu when clicking outside of it for better user interaction. • Use Bubble’s Conditional Display settings to manipulate the off-canvas Group’s visibility when the viewport changes or under specific conditions.

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