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--- hortus:navigation:top_menu [2026/04/01 12:18] – savino.frisardi
+++ hortus:navigation:top_menu [2026/04/07 15:47] (current) – savino.frisardi
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 ===== Top menu anatomy =====
-The top menu (header) is composed of three main layers:
+The HORTUS header combines three layers: a primary navigation bar for the main modules, a global search entry point, and a set of utility controls on the right. Additional contextual entries such as About and Metrics appear in the same top-right shell. The value of this design is that you can stay oriented while moving between public discovery and personal action.
-==== 1. Primary navigation ====
+^ Header area ^ What it is for ^ Typical outcome ^
+| **Primary navigation** | Jump directly to Projects, Events, News, Experts, Marketplace, Support, Social, and other major sections. | You open the list or landing page of the selected module. |
+| **Global Search** | Start with a broad keyword before deciding which module is the right destination. | You route yourself toward a person, project, resource, event, or other relevant entity. |
+| **Utility controls** | Access chat, favourites, notifications, language, theme, and account-related actions. | You continue a personal workflow without leaving the current page context. |
-Provides access to main modules:
-  * Projects
-  * Events
-  * News
-  * Experts
-  * Marketplace
-  * Support
-  * Social
-Result:
-  * Opens the landing page or list view of the selected module
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-==== 2. Global Search ====
-A cross-platform search tool.
-Use it when:
-  * you know the topic but not the content type
-  * you want to search across all modules at once
-Results may include:
-  * resources
-  * projects
-  * experts
-  * events
-  * news
-It acts as a **routing mechanism** across the platform.
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-==== 3. Utility controls ====
-Located on the right side of the header.
-Typical controls:
-  * Notifications
-  * Messaging
-  * Favourites
-  * User menu (profile, workspace, settings)
-  * Language switcher
-  * Theme toggle
-Result:
-  * Continue personal workflows without leaving the current page
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