HTML reference

menu

The <menu> element represents a list of commands or actions. It does not create a popup menu by itself; its behavior and appearance still need appropriate controls, CSS, and JavaScript.

Basic example

<menu aria-label="Editing actions">
  <li><button type="button">Undo</button></li>
  <li><button type="button">Redo</button></li>
</menu>

The buttons perform actions; they do not navigate to another page. Give the group a useful accessible name when users need to distinguish it from other groups.

Choose the right element

• Use nav for major navigation links between pages or sections.
• Use ul for a general list that is not specifically a command list.
• Use button for an action and a for navigation.

Older type, label, and command patterns from historical specifications should not be copied into new pages.

Related pages

• nav
• ul
• button
• a
• English HTML reference