The **Navbar Properties** section provides settings to customize the appearance of the navigation bar in your application. The navigation bar is a critical component of the UI, offering users a way to navigate through the application.
## Properties
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Some properties have an additional button: `Select Color`, which opens the [color chooser](/reference/servoy-developer/object-editors/color-chooser.md) wizard.
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Here's an in-depth look at each property:
### Navbar background color
Sets the background color of the navigation bar. This color should be distinctive and align with the overall theme to ensure the navbar stands out.\
Value: Hex color code or CSS variable (e.g., `@main-color`).
### Navbar highlighted item
Defines the background color for highlighted items in the navbar, such as active or hovered menu items.\
Value: Hex color code or CSS variable (e.g., `@main-color-dark`).
### Navbar text color
Specifies the text color for items in the navbar, ensuring the text is readable against the background.\
Value: Hex color code or CSS variable (e.g., `@main-color-inverse`).
### Navbar dropdown bg
Sets the background color for dropdown menus within the navbar. This should provide a clear distinction from the navbar background.\
Value: Hex color code or CSS variable (e.g., `@navbar-bg`).
### Navbar dropdown text color
Defines the text color for dropdown items in the navbar, ensuring readability.\
Value: Hex color code or CSS variable (e.g., `@navbar-text-color`).
### Navbar active bg
Specifies the background color for active items in the navbar. This helps users identify the current section or page.\
Value: Hex color code or CSS variable (e.g., `@navbar-bg`).
### Navbar active text color
Sets the text color for active items in the navbar, ensuring the active state is clearly visible.\
Value: Hex color code or CSS variable (e.g., `@navbar-text-color`).
### Navbar active border color
Defines the border color for active items in the navbar, adding an extra layer of emphasis.\
Value: Hex color code or CSS variable (e.g., `@main-color-inverse`).
### Navbar active border width
Specifies the border width for active items in the navbar, enhancing the visual prominence of the active state.\
Value: CSS size value (e.g., `0`).
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