The Lightning interface uses several menu types to streamline different workflows:
: Admins use the App Manager in Setup to determine which items appear in the navigation bar for specific user profiles. Quick Comparison of Menu Types Global Actions Quick record creation (Tasks, Notes) Header (Top Right) Navigation Bar Switching between Objects (Leads, Accounts) Header (Top Center) App Launcher Switching between different Apps Header (Top Left) Utility Bar Multitasking (Softphone, Recent Items) Footer (Bottom) Customize Salesforce Lightning Home page Lightning X Menu
: Used by developers to create dropdown menus within custom Lightning Web Components (LWC). The Lightning interface uses several menu types to
: A fixed footer menu (often used for phone controls or notes) that stays visible regardless of which record you are viewing. Customization for Admins Customization for Admins For those building the experience,
For those building the experience, Salesforce provides several components to tailor these menus:
