---
title: Angular Sidebar Component – Responsive & Customizable | Syncfusion
description: Enhance your Angular apps with Syncfusion’s Sidebar component. Fully responsive, customizable, and supports collapsible navigation for modern web layouts.
platform: angular
control: Sidebar
---
# Angular Sidebar - High-Performance Side Menu Component
* A simple side navigation menu with docking options.
* A progressive layout can be built by pushing, sliding, or overlaying the Sidebar content.
* A responsive design with touch-friendly gestures for easy interaction.
## Overview
The Angular Sidebar, also called the side navigation menu, can be used to simplify the navigation hierarchy. Users can place primary or secondary content alongside the main content in this control. It provides a flexible container that can be expanded or collapsed based on user interactions. Any type of HTML content or component can be placed in the Sidebar for quick access and easy navigation, like quick references, menus, lists, and tree views.
**Interactive demo:** [Live demo](https://ej2.syncfusion.com/products/typescript/sidebar/overview/?editable=false)
## Angular Sidebar code example
Easily get started with the Angular SideBar using a few simple lines of HTML and TS code, as demonstrated in the following. Also explore our [Angular Sidebar example](https://ej2.syncfusion.com/angular/demos/#/bootstrap5/sidebar/default), which shows you how to render and configure a Sidebar in Angular.
```html
Main content
Content goes here.
```
```ts
import { Component } from '@angular/core';
@Component({
selector: 'app-root',
templateUrl: 'app/app.component.html',
styleUrls: ['app/app.component.css']
})
export class AppComponent {
}
```
AI-assisted development
## Build feature-rich Angular Sidebar experiences faster
Accelerate navigation layout development with Syncfusion AI tools that turn requirements into fully configured sidebar experiences with minimal manual setup.
### Agentic UI Builder
Turn prompts into ready-to-use UI screens, layouts, and workflows with Syncfusion Angular components.
**Example Prompt**
Create a responsive admin layout with collapsible sidebar navigation.
[Explore Agentic UI Builder](https://ej2.syncfusion.com/angular/documentation/mcp-server/agentic-ui-builder/getting-started)
### Agent Skills
Accelerate development with Syncfusion AI Agent Skills for faster implementation and integration.
**Example Prompt**
Generate a Angular sidebar with a dock mode, responsive behavior, and menu integration.
[Explore Agent Skills](https://ej2.syncfusion.com/angular/documentation/skills)
### MCP Server
Accelerate development with AI that generates, configures, and troubleshoots component code directly in your IDE.
**Example Prompt**
Show how to toggle and control sidebar states in the Syncfusion Angular Sidebar.
[Explore MCP Server](https://ej2.syncfusion.com/angular/documentation/mcp)
## Transition and animation
Different types of slide-out content in the Angular Sidebar component give users the flexibility to view or hide content over or above the main content by pushing, sliding, or overlaying it.
**Interactive demo:** [Live demo](https://ej2.syncfusion.com/products/typescript/sidebar/types/?editable=false)
**Interactive demo:** [Live demo](https://ej2.syncfusion.com/products/typescript/sidebar/sidebar-position/?editable=false)
## HTML content positioning to the sides
The Angular Sidebar control positions its content to the left or right side of the main content area. This option allows the placement of two sidebars in a page, to the left and right, to show primary and secondary content simultaneously.
## Dock the HTML side panel content
When the side content is docked to give the main content more space, the navigation text is represented as a shortened view of icons.
* [Docking example](https://ej2.syncfusion.com/angular/demos/#/bootstrap5/sidebar/docking-sidebar)
**Interactive demo:** [Live demo](https://ej2.syncfusion.com/products/typescript/sidebar/dock/?editable=false)
**Interactive demo:** [Live demo](https://ej2.syncfusion.com/products/typescript/sidebar/toggle-sidebar/?editable=false)
## Toggle Sidebar menu
Bind custom actions to an element (hamburger menu or buttons) to toggle the Sidebar.
* [Sidebar with list view example](https://ej2.syncfusion.com/angular/demos/#/bootstrap5/sidebar/sidebar-list)
## Responsive Sidebar
Auto closing the Sidebar component’s content allows the main content area to be more readable.
* [Responsive Sidebar example](https://ej2.syncfusion.com/angular/demos/#/bootstrap5/sidebar/responsive-panel)
## Animate Sidebar
Show or hide the Angular Sidebar with CSS3 animation effects.
* [Types of animation effects documentation](https://ej2.syncfusion.com/angular/documentation/sidebar/how-to/sidebar-with-variation-animation/)
## Backdrop
Apply a shadow effect to the content area until the sidebar menu closes.
* [Angular Sidebar backdrop example](https://ej2.syncfusion.com/angular/demos/#/bootstrap5/sidebar/api)
## Incorporate Syncfusion controls
Easily integrate any Syncfusion Angular UI control within the Sidebar.
* [Sidebar with ListView example](https://ej2.syncfusion.com/angular/demos/#/bootstrap5/sidebar/sidebar-list)
## Fit to target
The Angular Sidebar can render within any HTML target element.
* [Target configuration documentation](https://ej2.syncfusion.com/angular/documentation/sidebar/custom-context/)
## Mobile-friendly side navigation menu
The Angular Sidebar component’s responsive mode gives an adaptive, redesigned UI appearance for mobile devices.
* [Sidebar menu example](https://ej2.syncfusion.com/angular/demos/#/bootstrap5/sidebar/sidebar-menu)
## Media query
Control the expand and close behavior of Angular Sidebar based on screen resolution.
* [Sidebar with auto-close documentation](https://ej2.syncfusion.com/angular/documentation/sidebar/auto-close/)
## Developer-friendly APIs
Developers have control over all the UI elements and behaviors of the component to provide the best user experience with a rich set of developer-friendly APIs.
* [Learn more](https://ej2.syncfusion.com/angular/demos/#/bootstrap5/sidebar/api)
## Built-in themes
The Angular Sidebar component is shipped with several built-in themes: Material, Bootstrap, Fabric (Office 365), Tailwind CSS, and high contrast.
Users can customize any one of these built-in themes or create new themes by either simply overriding SASS variables or using our [Theme Studio](https://ej2.syncfusion.com/themestudio/?theme=material) application.
## Angular version compatibility
With continuous improvement in Angular versions, the Angular Sidebar is kept up to date to make it compatible with versions starting from 4 to the latest version.
* [More details on Angular Sidebar version compatibility](https://support.syncfusion.com/kb/web/section/756)
## Other supported frameworks
The Sidebar is available for the Blazor, React, JavaScript, and Vue frameworks. Explore its platform-specific options through the following links:
*  [Blazor Sidebar](https://www.syncfusion.com/blazor-components/blazor-sidebar)
*  [React Sidebar](https://www.syncfusion.com/react-components/react-sidebar)
*  [JavaScript Sidebar](https://www.syncfusion.com/javascript-ui-controls/js-sidebar)
*  [Vue Sidebar](https://www.syncfusion.com/vue-components/vue-sidebar)
## Supported browsers
The Angular Sidebar works well with all modern web browsers, including Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Safari, and Opera.
## Not sure how to create your first Angular Sidebar? Our tutorial videos and documentation can help.
* [I'd love to watch it now](https://www.syncfusion.com/tutorial-videos/angular/sidebar)
* [I'd love to read it now](https://ej2.syncfusion.com/angular/documentation/sidebar/getting-started)
## Frequently asked questions
### Why should I choose Syncfusion's Angular Sidebar?
Syncfusion Angular Sidebar provides the following features:
- Expanded and collapsed states, depending on the resolution.
- Highly [customizable](https://ej2.syncfusion.com/angular/documentation/sidebar/style/) component with [docking](https://ej2.syncfusion.com/angular/documentation/sidebar/docking-sidebar/) options.
- An [effective feature](https://ej2.syncfusion.com/angular/documentation/sidebar/auto-close/) sets component in an opened or closed state depending on the screen resolution.
- Support for display of short notifications about the content in docked mode.
- Support for all modern browsers.
- Touch-friendly and responsive UI.
- Extensive [demos](https://ej2.syncfusion.com/angular/demos/#/bootstrap5/sidebar/default) and [documentation](https://ej2.syncfusion.com/angular/documentation/sidebar/getting-started/) so you can get started quickly with the Angular Sidebar.
### Can I download and utilize the Syncfusion Angular Sidebar for free?
No, this is a commercial product and requires a paid license. However, a [free community license](https://www.syncfusion.com/products/communitylicense) is also available for companies and individuals whose organizations have less than $1 million USD in annual gross revenue and five or fewer developers.
### Where can I find the Syncfusion Angular Sidebar demo?
You can find our [Angular Sidebar demo](https://ej2.syncfusion.com/angular/demos/#/bootstrap5/sidebar/default), which demonstrates how to render and configure the Sidebar.
### How do I get started with the Syncfusion Angular Sidebar?
A good place to start would be our comprehensive [getting started documentation](https://ej2.syncfusion.com/angular/documentation/sidebar/getting-started/).
### How do I make a sidebar in Angular?
You can create a sidebar by using Syncfusion’s Angular Sidebar component, which provides a responsive and customizable panel that slides in from the left, right, top, or bottom of the page.
### What is the Angular Sidebar component?
The Syncfusion Sidebar component for Angular is a collapsible panel used for navigation or displaying additional content. It supports docking, plus push and overlay modes for flexible layouts.
### How do I create a collapsible sidebar in Angular?
Use the Syncfusion Sidebar component, which includes built-in options for collapsible behavior. You can easily toggle its visibility and configure it to expand or collapse based on user interaction.
### How do I add a side navigation bar in Angular?
Use the Syncfusion Sidebar component and combine it with navigation elements like menus or lists to create a fully functional side navigation bar for your Angular application.
### What is a sidebar menu component?
A sidebar menu component is a combination of a sidebar and navigation controls. Syncfusion’s Sidebar provides ready-to-use integrations with other Syncfusion components, like Menu and TreeView, for building interactive sidebar menus.
### What are a sidebar and a navbar?
A sidebar is a vertical panel for navigation or content, while a navbar is a horizontal bar for navigation typically placed at the top of a page. Syncfusion offers components for both, enabling responsive layouts for modern web apps.