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Magnifying dock navigation

A compact semantic navigation dock with a fluid proximity response. Nearby destinations grow under the pointer, keyboard focus receives the same magnification and label treatment, and reduced-motion mode preserves clear static states.

Lab tested Responsive Dark mode Interactive
Version
1.0.0
Updated
2026-08-02
Dependencies
Zero
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Implementation field notes

Use magnifying dock navigation confidently.

The preview and source are only the starting point. Use these notes to decide where the component fits, preserve its accessibility contract, and verify the adapted result.

Good fit for

  • Creative apps
  • Dashboard navigation
  • Portfolio sections

This dock navigation pattern works best when its purpose is clear in the surrounding page hierarchy.

Accessibility contract

  • The component uses semantic navigation and labeled links.
  • Keyboard focus receives the same enlarged and labeled state.
  • Reduced motion removes proximity interpolation.

Integration plan

  1. Copy the standalone HTML and scoped CSS into an isolated page.
  2. Adapt dock color, active color, item surface, text color through the Inspector.
  3. Connect the defensive JavaScript, then test every control with a keyboard.
  4. Review the result at 375, 768, 1024, and 1440 pixels before shipping.

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