Hamburger button

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The hamburger button is a symbol consisting of three parallel horizontal lines (displayed as ≡) that is used as a button in graphical user interfaces. It is often displayed in the top left or top right of a user interface.[1] It is called a "hamburger button" for its resemblance to a hamburger.[2]

  • "Hamburger" menu icon example

  • A burger consisting of 2 buns plus filling

Selection of a hamburger button typically results in a menu of pages or options.[1][2] Hamburger buttons have been criticized by TechCrunch as a "poor design choice" in apps for mobile devices.[3]

The icon was designed by Norm Cox as part of the user interface for the Xerox Star.[4]

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