Web Page Vocabulary & Navigation Guide

Elements

• Header: The top section of a web page, usually containing the logo, navigation menu, and sometimes a search bar.
  “The company logo is located in the header.”
• Footer: The bottom section of a web page, typically containing contact information, privacy policy, and links to social media.
  “You can find the privacy policy in the footer.”
• Sidebar: A vertical column on the side of the page, often used for navigation links or advertisements.
  “The recent articles are listed in the sidebar.”
• Menu/Navigation Bar: A set of links or buttons that allow users to navigate to different parts of the website.
  “Click on ‘Services’ in the navigation bar to see our offerings.”
• Main Content Area: The central part of the web page where the primary content is displayed.
  “The main content area contains the article text.”
• Hyperlink: A clickable text or image that directs users to another page or resource.
  “Click on the hyperlink to read more about our services.”
• Button: An interactive element that performs an action when clicked.
  “Press the ‘Submit’ button to send your information.”
• Form: A section where users can input data, such as a contact form or a search bar.
  “Fill out the form to subscribe to our newsletter.”

Actions

• Click: Pressing a button on a mouse or touchpad.
  “Click the ‘Sign Up’ button to register.”
• Scroll: Moving up or down a web page using a mouse wheel or touchpad.
  “Scroll down to see the customer reviews.”
• Hover: Placing the cursor over an element without clicking.
  “Hover over the menu to see the dropdown options.”

Navigate: Moving from one web page to another.
“Navigate to the homepage by clicking the logo.”