Navs are the building block for in-page menus: simple link rows, tabs, pills and underlined links that can be aligned, stretched or stacked. With the tab data API they also switch content panes, so the same markup works for settings screens, product details and dashboards.
1Base nav
A plain <code>ul.nav</code> list of links: active, normal and disabled states.
<ul class="nav ">
<li class="nav-item"><a class="nav-link active" aria-current="page" href="#">Active</a></li>
<li class="nav-item"><a class="nav-link" href="#">Overview</a></li>
<li class="nav-item"><a class="nav-link" href="#">Updates</a></li>
<li class="nav-item"><a class="nav-link disabled" aria-disabled="true" href="#">Disabled</a></li>
</ul>2Nav element
The same component written as a <code>nav</code> element with links only - no list markup needed.
<nav class="nav ">
<a class="nav-link active" aria-current="page" href="#">Home</a><a class="nav-link" href="#">Orthopedics</a><a class="nav-link" href="#">Dental</a><a class="nav-link disabled" aria-disabled="true" href="#">Archive</a>
</nav>3Centered
<code>.justify-content-center</code> centers the links.
<ul class="nav justify-content-center">
<li class="nav-item"><a class="nav-link active" aria-current="page" href="#">Latest</a></li>
<li class="nav-item"><a class="nav-link" href="#">Trending</a></li>
<li class="nav-item"><a class="nav-link" href="#">Following</a></li>
</ul>4Right aligned
<code>.justify-content-end</code> moves the links to the right.
<ul class="nav justify-content-end">
<li class="nav-item"><a class="nav-link active" aria-current="page" href="#">Account</a></li>
<li class="nav-item"><a class="nav-link" href="#">Billing</a></li>
<li class="nav-item"><a class="nav-link" href="#">Security</a></li>
</ul>5Vertical
<code>.flex-column</code> stacks the links - for sidebars and settings menus.
<div style="max-width:240px">
<nav class="nav flex-column">
<a class="nav-link active" aria-current="page" href="#">Profile</a><a class="nav-link" href="#">Notifications</a><a class="nav-link" href="#">Connected apps</a><a class="nav-link disabled" aria-disabled="true" href="#">Danger zone</a>
</nav>
</div>6Tabs
<code>.nav-tabs</code> draws classic folder tabs.
<ul class="nav nav-tabs">
<li class="nav-item"><a class="nav-link active" aria-current="page" href="#">Summary</a></li>
<li class="nav-item"><a class="nav-link" href="#">Activity</a></li>
<li class="nav-item"><a class="nav-link" href="#">Members</a></li>
<li class="nav-item"><a class="nav-link disabled" aria-disabled="true" href="#">Locked</a></li>
</ul>7Pills
<code>.nav-pills</code> uses filled rounded buttons for the active link.
<ul class="nav nav-pills">
<li class="nav-item"><a class="nav-link active" aria-current="page" href="#">All</a></li>
<li class="nav-item"><a class="nav-link" href="#">Open</a></li>
<li class="nav-item"><a class="nav-link" href="#">Closed</a></li>
<li class="nav-item"><a class="nav-link disabled" aria-disabled="true" href="#">Spam</a></li>
</ul>8Underline
<code>.nav-underline</code> marks the active link with a thick bottom border.
<ul class="nav nav-underline">
<li class="nav-item"><a class="nav-link active" aria-current="page" href="#">For you</a></li>
<li class="nav-item"><a class="nav-link" href="#">Popular</a></li>
<li class="nav-item"><a class="nav-link" href="#">Newest</a></li>
<li class="nav-item"><a class="nav-link disabled" aria-disabled="true" href="#">Hidden</a></li>
</ul>9Fill
<code>.nav-fill</code> stretches the items to use all available width, each as wide as its text.
<ul class="nav nav-pills nav-fill">
<li class="nav-item"><a class="nav-link active" aria-current="page" href="#">Day</a></li>
<li class="nav-item"><a class="nav-link" href="#">Week</a></li>
<li class="nav-item"><a class="nav-link" href="#">Month and quarter</a></li>
<li class="nav-item"><a class="nav-link disabled" aria-disabled="true" href="#">Year</a></li>
</ul>10Justified
<code>.nav-justified</code> makes every item exactly the same width.
<ul class="nav nav-tabs nav-justified">
<li class="nav-item"><a class="nav-link active" aria-current="page" href="#">Inbox</a></li>
<li class="nav-item"><a class="nav-link" href="#">Sent</a></li>
<li class="nav-item"><a class="nav-link" href="#">Drafts</a></li>
</ul>11Tabs with dropdown
A dropdown inside a tab bar for less used sections.
<ul class="nav nav-tabs">
<li class="nav-item"><a class="nav-link active" aria-current="page" href="#">Board</a></li>
<li class="nav-item"><a class="nav-link" href="#">Timeline</a></li>
<li class="nav-item dropdown"><a class="nav-link dropdown-toggle" data-ui-toggle="dropdown" href="#" role="button" aria-expanded="false">Views</a><ul class="dropdown-menu"><li><a class="dropdown-item" href="#">Calendar</a></li><li><a class="dropdown-item" href="#">Table</a></li><li><hr class="dropdown-divider"></li><li><a class="dropdown-item" href="#">Manage views</a></li></ul></li>
</ul>12Pills with dropdown
Pills plus a dropdown that lists more categories.
<ul class="nav nav-pills">
<li class="nav-item"><a class="nav-link active" aria-current="page" href="#">Orthopedics</a></li>
<li class="nav-item"><a class="nav-link" href="#">Dental</a></li>
<li class="nav-item dropdown"><a class="nav-link dropdown-toggle" data-ui-toggle="dropdown" href="#" role="button" aria-expanded="false">More</a><ul class="dropdown-menu"><li><a class="dropdown-item" href="#">Dental</a></li><li><a class="dropdown-item" href="#">Dermatology</a></li></ul></li>
</ul>13Working tabs
Tabs with <code>data-ui-toggle="tab"</code> switch between content panes without leaving the page.
Our team has done this many times, so you never have to guess.
- Reminders
- Insurance friendly
- Certified specialists
Video consultations let you speak with a doctor from the comfort of home.
<div class="border rounded">
<ul class="nav nav-tabs px-2 pt-2" role="tablist">
<li class="nav-item" role="presentation"><button class="nav-link active" id="pane-1052-tab" data-ui-toggle="tab" data-ui-target="#pane-1052" type="button" role="tab" aria-controls="pane-1052" aria-selected="true">Description</button></li>
<li class="nav-item" role="presentation"><button class="nav-link" id="pane-1053-tab" data-ui-toggle="tab" data-ui-target="#pane-1053" type="button" role="tab" aria-controls="pane-1053" aria-selected="false">Specifications</button></li>
<li class="nav-item" role="presentation"><button class="nav-link" id="pane-1054-tab" data-ui-toggle="tab" data-ui-target="#pane-1054" type="button" role="tab" aria-controls="pane-1054" aria-selected="false">Reviews</button></li>
</ul>
<div class="tab-content">
<div class="tab-pane fade show active" id="pane-1052" role="tabpanel" aria-labelledby="pane-1052-tab" tabindex="0">
<div class="p-3">
<p class="mb-0">Our team has done this many times, so you never have to guess.</p>
</div>
</div>
<div class="tab-pane fade" id="pane-1053" role="tabpanel" aria-labelledby="pane-1053-tab" tabindex="0">
<div class="p-3">
<ul class="mb-0">
<li>Reminders</li>
<li>Insurance friendly</li>
<li>Certified specialists</li>
</ul>
</div>
</div>
<div class="tab-pane fade" id="pane-1054" role="tabpanel" aria-labelledby="pane-1054-tab" tabindex="0">
<div class="p-3">
<p class="mb-1 text-warning"><i class="bi bi-star-fill" aria-hidden="true"></i><i class="bi bi-star-fill" aria-hidden="true"></i><i class="bi bi-star-fill" aria-hidden="true"></i><i class="bi bi-star-fill" aria-hidden="true"></i><i class="bi bi-star" aria-hidden="true"></i></p>
<p class="mb-0 small">Video consultations let you speak with a doctor from the comfort of home.</p>
</div>
</div>
</div>
</div>14Working pills
Pills with <code>data-ui-toggle="pill"</code> control panes below them.
$20.60 per month
$256.49 per year
$694.73 one time
<ul class="nav nav-pills mb-3" role="tablist">
<li class="nav-item" role="presentation"><button class="nav-link active" id="pane-1055-tab" data-ui-toggle="pill" data-ui-target="#pane-1055" type="button" role="tab" aria-controls="pane-1055" aria-selected="true">Monthly</button></li>
<li class="nav-item" role="presentation"><button class="nav-link" id="pane-1056-tab" data-ui-toggle="pill" data-ui-target="#pane-1056" type="button" role="tab" aria-controls="pane-1056" aria-selected="false">Yearly</button></li>
<li class="nav-item" role="presentation"><button class="nav-link" id="pane-1057-tab" data-ui-toggle="pill" data-ui-target="#pane-1057" type="button" role="tab" aria-controls="pane-1057" aria-selected="false">Lifetime</button></li>
</ul>
<div class="tab-content">
<div class="tab-pane fade show active" id="pane-1055" role="tabpanel" aria-labelledby="pane-1055-tab" tabindex="0">
<p class="fs-4 fw-bold mb-0">$20.60 <small class="fs-6 text-body-secondary">per month</small></p>
</div>
<div class="tab-pane fade" id="pane-1056" role="tabpanel" aria-labelledby="pane-1056-tab" tabindex="0">
<p class="fs-4 fw-bold mb-0">$256.49 <small class="fs-6 text-body-secondary">per year</small></p>
</div>
<div class="tab-pane fade" id="pane-1057" role="tabpanel" aria-labelledby="pane-1057-tab" tabindex="0">
<p class="fs-4 fw-bold mb-0">$694.73 <small class="fs-6 text-body-secondary">one time</small></p>
</div>
</div>15Vertical pills
Stacked pills on the left control panes on the right; on phones they wrap above.
Account
Thousands of patients already trust us, and we work hard to keep it that way.
Security
We measure success by how many patients come back and tell their friends.
Notifications
Your records are private, secure and always available when you need them.
Billing
Our clinic is fully accessible, with free parking right outside.
<div class="d-flex flex-column flex-sm-row align-items-start gap-3">
<div class="nav flex-column nav-pills" role="tablist" aria-orientation="vertical" style="min-width:160px">
<button class="nav-link text-start active" id="vp-1058-tab" data-ui-toggle="pill" data-ui-target="#vp-1058" type="button" role="tab" aria-controls="vp-1058" aria-selected="true">Account</button>
<button class="nav-link text-start" id="vp-1059-tab" data-ui-toggle="pill" data-ui-target="#vp-1059" type="button" role="tab" aria-controls="vp-1059" aria-selected="false">Security</button>
<button class="nav-link text-start" id="vp-1060-tab" data-ui-toggle="pill" data-ui-target="#vp-1060" type="button" role="tab" aria-controls="vp-1060" aria-selected="false">Notifications</button>
<button class="nav-link text-start" id="vp-1061-tab" data-ui-toggle="pill" data-ui-target="#vp-1061" type="button" role="tab" aria-controls="vp-1061" aria-selected="false">Billing</button>
</div>
<div class="tab-content flex-grow-1">
<div class="tab-pane fade show active" id="vp-1058" role="tabpanel" aria-labelledby="vp-1058-tab" tabindex="0">
<h3 class="h6">Account</h3>
<p class="mb-0">Thousands of patients already trust us, and we work hard to keep it that way.</p>
</div>
<div class="tab-pane fade" id="vp-1059" role="tabpanel" aria-labelledby="vp-1059-tab" tabindex="0">
<h3 class="h6">Security</h3>
<p class="mb-0">We measure success by how many patients come back and tell their friends.</p>
</div>
<div class="tab-pane fade" id="vp-1060" role="tabpanel" aria-labelledby="vp-1060-tab" tabindex="0">
<h3 class="h6">Notifications</h3>
<p class="mb-0">Your records are private, secure and always available when you need them.</p>
</div>
<div class="tab-pane fade" id="vp-1061" role="tabpanel" aria-labelledby="vp-1061-tab" tabindex="0">
<h3 class="h6">Billing</h3>
<p class="mb-0">Our clinic is fully accessible, with free parking right outside.</p>
</div>
</div>
</div>16Tabs with icons and badges
Icons and counters inside the tab labels.
Clear prices, honest advice and no surprises along the way.
Lab results arrive in your patient portal, usually within 48 hours.
Book online in two minutes and see a doctor as soon as today.
<ul class="nav nav-tabs mb-3" role="tablist">
<li class="nav-item" role="presentation"><button class="nav-link active" id="pane-1062-tab" data-ui-toggle="tab" data-ui-target="#pane-1062" type="button" role="tab" aria-controls="pane-1062" aria-selected="true"><i class="bi bi-inbox" aria-hidden="true"></i> Inbox <span class="badge text-bg-primary rounded-pill">12</span></button></li>
<li class="nav-item" role="presentation"><button class="nav-link" id="pane-1063-tab" data-ui-toggle="tab" data-ui-target="#pane-1063" type="button" role="tab" aria-controls="pane-1063" aria-selected="false"><i class="bi bi-star" aria-hidden="true"></i> Starred</button></li>
<li class="nav-item" role="presentation"><button class="nav-link" id="pane-1064-tab" data-ui-toggle="tab" data-ui-target="#pane-1064" type="button" role="tab" aria-controls="pane-1064" aria-selected="false"><i class="bi bi-send" aria-hidden="true"></i> Sent</button></li>
</ul>
<div class="tab-content">
<div class="tab-pane fade show active" id="pane-1062" role="tabpanel" aria-labelledby="pane-1062-tab" tabindex="0">
<div class="p-3">
<p class="mb-0">Clear prices, honest advice and no surprises along the way.</p>
</div>
</div>
<div class="tab-pane fade" id="pane-1063" role="tabpanel" aria-labelledby="pane-1063-tab" tabindex="0">
<div class="p-3">
<p class="mb-0">Lab results arrive in your patient portal, usually within 48 hours.</p>
</div>
</div>
<div class="tab-pane fade" id="pane-1064" role="tabpanel" aria-labelledby="pane-1064-tab" tabindex="0">
<div class="p-3">
<p class="mb-0">Book online in two minutes and see a doctor as soon as today.</p>
</div>
</div>
</div>17Card header tabs
<code>.card-header-tabs</code> blends the tab bar into a card header.
General practice
We work with most insurance providers and explain any costs upfront.
General practice
We work with most insurance providers and explain any costs upfront.
General practice
We work with most insurance providers and explain any costs upfront.
<div class="card">
<div class="card-header">
<ul class="nav nav-tabs card-header-tabs" role="tablist">
<li class="nav-item" role="presentation"><button class="nav-link active" id="pane-1065-tab" data-ui-toggle="tab" data-ui-target="#pane-1065" type="button" role="tab" aria-controls="pane-1065" aria-selected="true">Overview</button></li>
<li class="nav-item" role="presentation"><button class="nav-link" id="pane-1066-tab" data-ui-toggle="tab" data-ui-target="#pane-1066" type="button" role="tab" aria-controls="pane-1066" aria-selected="false">Pricing</button></li>
<li class="nav-item" role="presentation"><button class="nav-link" id="pane-1067-tab" data-ui-toggle="tab" data-ui-target="#pane-1067" type="button" role="tab" aria-controls="pane-1067" aria-selected="false">Support</button></li>
</ul>
</div>
<div class="card-body tab-content">
<div class="tab-pane fade show active" id="pane-1065" role="tabpanel" aria-labelledby="pane-1065-tab" tabindex="0">
<h3 class="h5 card-title">General practice</h3>
<p class="card-text">We work with most insurance providers and explain any costs upfront.</p>
</div>
<div class="tab-pane fade" id="pane-1066" role="tabpanel" aria-labelledby="pane-1066-tab" tabindex="0">
<h3 class="h5 card-title">General practice</h3>
<p class="card-text">We work with most insurance providers and explain any costs upfront.</p>
</div>
<div class="tab-pane fade" id="pane-1067" role="tabpanel" aria-labelledby="pane-1067-tab" tabindex="0">
<h3 class="h5 card-title">General practice</h3>
<p class="card-text">We work with most insurance providers and explain any costs upfront.</p>
</div>
</div>
</div>18List group tabs
List group items with <code>data-ui-toggle="list"</code> act as a vertical tab menu.
Same-day appointments are available for urgent needs on weekdays.
Our specialists take time to listen and explain every step of your treatment.
Friendly people answer your questions quickly, by phone, chat or email.
<div class="row g-3">
<div class="col-sm-4">
<div class="list-group" role="tablist">
<a class="list-group-item list-group-item-action active" id="lg-1068-list" data-ui-toggle="list" href="#lg-1068" role="tab" aria-controls="lg-1068">Health check-ups</a><a class="list-group-item list-group-item-action" id="lg-1069-list" data-ui-toggle="list" href="#lg-1069" role="tab" aria-controls="lg-1069">Dental care</a><a class="list-group-item list-group-item-action" id="lg-1070-list" data-ui-toggle="list" href="#lg-1070" role="tab" aria-controls="lg-1070">Telehealth</a>
</div>
</div>
<div class="col-sm-8">
<div class="tab-content">
<div class="tab-pane fade show active" id="lg-1068" role="tabpanel" aria-labelledby="lg-1068-list" tabindex="0">
<p class="mb-0">Same-day appointments are available for urgent needs on weekdays.</p>
</div>
<div class="tab-pane fade" id="lg-1069" role="tabpanel" aria-labelledby="lg-1069-list" tabindex="0">
<p class="mb-0">Our specialists take time to listen and explain every step of your treatment.</p>
</div>
<div class="tab-pane fade" id="lg-1070" role="tabpanel" aria-labelledby="lg-1070-list" tabindex="0">
<p class="mb-0">Friendly people answer your questions quickly, by phone, chat or email.</p>
</div>
</div>
</div>
</div>19Responsive direction
<code>.flex-column .flex-sm-row</code> stacks the pills on phones and lines them up on larger screens.
<nav class="nav nav-pills flex-column flex-sm-row">
<a class="flex-sm-fill text-sm-center nav-link active" aria-current="page" href="#">Getting started</a><a class="flex-sm-fill text-sm-center nav-link" href="#">Guides</a><a class="flex-sm-fill text-sm-center nav-link" href="#">API</a><a class="flex-sm-fill text-sm-center nav-link disabled" aria-disabled="true">Changelog</a>
</nav>20Segmented control
Small pills inside a tinted rounded track look like an iOS segmented control.
Thousands of patients already trust us, and we work hard to keep it that way.
Thousands of patients already trust us, and we work hard to keep it that way.
Thousands of patients already trust us, and we work hard to keep it that way.
<div class="d-inline-block bg-body-tertiary border rounded-pill p-1">
<ul class="nav nav-pills small cb-seg" role="tablist">
<li class="nav-item" role="presentation"><button class="nav-link active" id="pane-1071-tab" data-ui-toggle="pill" data-ui-target="#pane-1071" type="button" role="tab" aria-controls="pane-1071" aria-selected="true">List</button></li>
<li class="nav-item" role="presentation"><button class="nav-link" id="pane-1072-tab" data-ui-toggle="pill" data-ui-target="#pane-1072" type="button" role="tab" aria-controls="pane-1072" aria-selected="false">Grid</button></li>
<li class="nav-item" role="presentation"><button class="nav-link" id="pane-1073-tab" data-ui-toggle="pill" data-ui-target="#pane-1073" type="button" role="tab" aria-controls="pane-1073" aria-selected="false">Map</button></li>
</ul>
</div>
<div class="tab-content mt-3">
<div class="tab-pane fade show active" id="pane-1071" role="tabpanel" aria-labelledby="pane-1071-tab" tabindex="0">
<p class="mb-0 small text-body-secondary">Thousands of patients already trust us, and we work hard to keep it that way.</p>
</div>
<div class="tab-pane fade" id="pane-1072" role="tabpanel" aria-labelledby="pane-1072-tab" tabindex="0">
<p class="mb-0 small text-body-secondary">Thousands of patients already trust us, and we work hard to keep it that way.</p>
</div>
<div class="tab-pane fade" id="pane-1073" role="tabpanel" aria-labelledby="pane-1073-tab" tabindex="0">
<p class="mb-0 small text-body-secondary">Thousands of patients already trust us, and we work hard to keep it that way.</p>
</div>
</div>