How TO - Split Navigation


Learn how to create a "split navigation" bar with CSS.


Split Navigation

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Create A Split Navigation Bar

Step 1) Add HTML:

Example

<div class="topnav">
  <a href="#home">Home</a>
  <a href="#news">News</a>
  <a href="#contact">Contact</a>
  <a href="#about" class="split">Help</a>
</div>

Step 2) Add CSS:

Example

/* Create a top navigation bar with a black background color  */
.topnav {
  background-color: #333;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Style the links inside the navigation bar */
.topnav a {
  float: left;
  color: #f2f2f2;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 14px 16px;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-size: 17px;
}

/* Change the color of links on hover */
.topnav a:hover {
  background-color: #ddd;
  color: black;
}

/* Create a right-aligned (split) link inside the navigation bar */
.topnav a.split {
  float: right;
  background-color: #04AA6D;
  color: white;
}
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Tip: To create mobile-friendly, responsive navigation bars, read our How To - Responsive Top Navigation tutorial.

Tip: Go to our CSS Navbar Tutorial to learn more about navigation bars.

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