> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://salsa-digital.gitbook.io/govcms-content-administration/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://salsa-digital.gitbook.io/govcms-content-administration/unit-10-managing-site-navigations-and-breadcrumbs/about-site-navigation.md).

# About site navigation

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## Overview

There are several different types of site navigation available on GovCMS websites. Dropdown navigation can also be set up so that the menu items drop down when a mouse hovers over them. The following screenshot shows the main navigation menu in the header region.

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## Other navigation types

Other types of navigation include:

* A sitemap
* Breadcrumbs
* Sidebar ‘blocks’ with links to sub-pages
* ‘Go back to’ links that take the user back to the parent page in the navigation hierarchy

The GovCMS training website features only one level of navigation/menu structure. However, GovCMS allows for up to nine levels within the menu system.

**Note**: Web best practice suggests no more than three levels of navigation should be used if possible.


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