Overview

CSS3 is changing how we build websites. Even though many of us are still reluctant to start using CSS3 due to the lack of support in some browsers, there are those out there that are moving forward and doing some amazing stuff with its cool new features. No longer will we have to rely on so much JavaScript and images to create nice looking website elements such as buttons and menu navigations.

You can build a cool rounded navigation menu, with no images and no Javascript, and effectively make use of the new CSS3 properties border-radius and animation. This menu works perfectly well with Firefox, Opera, Chrome and Safari. The dropdown also works on non-CSS3 compitable browsers such as IE7+, but the rounded corners and shadow will not be rendered. CSS3 transitions could one day replace all the fancy jQuery animation tricks people use.

Menu Features

  • No Javascript is required
    Works in browsers with disabled Javascript or if a browser has no Javascript support at all.

  • Cool CSS3 properties
    Multi-level dropdown menu is created using CSS3 rounded corners, CSS3 shadow (box-shadow and text-shadow).
    Opacity, backround and font colors, linear gradient and radial CSS3 gradient are also supported.
    CSS3 only effect for dropdown appearance, Fade,Slide, etc.

  • Multicolumn submenus
    Create multicolumn submenus. Specify the number of rows you want to have.

  • SEO friendly
    Search engines and text-only browsers friendly.

  • 100% CSS-driven designs
    The menu is based on HTML list of links (UL/LI structure) and CSS only. No additional non-css params are used.

  • Small size
    Immediate loading of the menu. Doesn't use additional files.

  • Browser support
    Supports all modern browsers (in IE6 top-level items are accessible only).

  • Supported Devices
    Supports all modern devices (iPhone, iPad, Android, BlackBerry, Windows Phone).

  • GUI interface
    Visual design user interface allows you to create your menus without the need for complex hand coding. Use the preview window to view your menu design while you are developing and customizing.

What's New

CSS3 Menu v2.3 (Feb 2, 2012)
* New menu templates : Core, Current, Enterprise:
Core Suddle Brown      Current Deep Sky Blue      Enterprise Yellow Green     

* Slide effect for dropdown appearance. Made with CSS3 only. (live demo)
* Item transitional effect. Made with CSS3 only. (live demo)
* Improved RTL mode.


CSS3 Menu v2.2 (Dec 14, 2011)
* New vertical menu templates : Blocks, Modern, Elegant, Point, Charge (live demo):

Blocks Green Fodder Vertical      Modern Blue Vertical      Elehant Dark Verical       Point Red Vertical      Charge Gold Vertical     

* New interface languages: Croatian, Dutch, German, Polish, Portuguese, Spanish, Swedish, Turkish, Russian

* RTL (Right-To-Left) mode (live demo):

Opacity


Opacity



* Fade effect for dropdown appearance. Made with CSS3 only, works in modern FF, Opera, Chrome, Safari

* A lot of minor improvents in menu templates and application

CSS3 Menu v2.0 (May 9, 2011)
* New menu templates.

Point       Frame Dark Grey       Gradient       Compact      

* Fixed a problem with gradient in Opera

* Some changes in GUI to improve usability

* Minor bug fixes

CSS3 Menu v1.9 (March 4, 2011)
* 28 new menu templates. All templates are created on pure CSS3, without JavaScript and images (images are used for icons only).
   Charge       Fair Mercury    Rise Stream     

* Submenu opacity.

Opacity



* Menu width & Menu height. Sets the width or height of top menu.

Size



* Text alignment.

Alignment


CSS3 Menu v1.7 (November 11, 2010)
* 36 new menu templates.
   Modern       Rounded Alpha     Toolbars            Simple

CSS3 Menu v1.6 (November 3, 2010)
* Bug Fixes.

CSS3 Menu v1.5 (October 1, 2010)
* Multicolumn/Mega Menu option for submenus.

Mega Menu


Multicolumn support



* 20 new menu templates.
Elegant   Vertical Apple Blue   Neon Frame     Fresh

* "Icon" panel. Add fancy icons to menu items easily!

* 22 new icon sets, 2900+ icons in total, each in several sizes.

Mango icons       Glossy Icons       Marmalade Icons Brilliance Icons      Cherry Icons      Crystal Icons Round Vista Icons      Vista Icons      Coquette Icons


* "Menu height" option. Sets the height of top menu.

itemSize parameter


* "Menu radius" and "Item radius" to configure rounded corners.
* Bug fixes.

CSS3 Menu v1.2 (June 16, 2010)

* New templates for vertical menus!
simple Vertical Blue         Vertical Apple Blue


* Use "Move Item" buttons on the Toolbar Move Buttons to change item's order inside the menu.

* Specify the radius of the top menu and submenus using "Radius" sliders.

Radius Sliders



CSS3 Menu v1.0 (May 31, 2010) - First Release!


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CSS3Menu is free for non-commercial use. If you want to use CSS3Menu on a school site, your non-commercial blog or non-profit organisation website, just download CSS3Menu and use it for free.

Get Full Version

A license fee is required for commercial use. CSS3Menu Commercial Edition additionally provides an option to create multicolumn menus and includes extended sets of menu templates and icons. After you complete the payment via the secure form, you will receive a license key instantly by email that turns the CSS3Menu Free Edition into a Commercial one. You can select the most suitable payment method: credit card, bank transfer, check, PayPal etc. Also you can get Commercial Edition for free if you help with translating CSS3Menu into your native language, please contact us at Mail for more info.




























Help

How to Build a Cool Animated CSS3 Menu with no Javascript

CSS3 Menu gui screenshot

1) Open CSS3 Menu software and click "Add item" and "Add submenu" buttons situated on the CSS3 Menu Toolbar to create your menu. You can also use "Delete item" to delete some buttons.

2) Use ready to use Templates. To do it just select theme you like in the "Templates" list. Double-click the theme you like to apply it.

3) Adjust appearance of the menu.
 3.1. Select item by clicking it and change button appearance for normal and hover states and set buttons link properties and link target attributes on the "Main menu" tab.
 3.2. Select submenu's item by clicking it and change submenu's appearance for normal and hover states and set submenu's item link properties and link target attributes on the "Submenu" tab.

4) Save your menu.
 4.1. Save your project file. To save project just click "Save" button on the Toolbar or select "Save" or "Save As…" in the Main menu.
 4.2. Publish your menu in the HTML format. To do it click "Publish" button on the Toolbar.



Contact US

CSS3 Menu
For troubleshooting, feature requests, and general help, contact Customer Support at Mail. Make sure to include details on your browser, operating system, CSS3 Menu version, link to your page.
E-mail: Mail

What's New

  • CSS3 Menu v2.3 (Feb 2, 2012)
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    CSS3 Menu v2.2 (Dec 14, 2011)

    CSS3 Menu v2.0 (May 9, 2011)

    CSS3 Menu v1.9 (March 4, 2011)

    CSS3 Menu v1.7 (Nov 11, 2010)

    CSS3 Menu v1.6 (Nov 03, 2010)

    CSS3 Menu v1.5 (Oct 01, 2010)

    CSS3 Menu v1.2 (June 16, 2010)

    CSS3 Menu v1.0 (May 31, 2010) - First Release!



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