# Menu Controls on Pages **Menu Controls** are a key part of designing pages in ONEWEB. They provide access to the various **tools, configuration options, and actions** that users need in order to design, configure, and manage pages effectively within **Page Designer**. Menu Controls act as the primary interaction layer between the user and the Page Designer environment, helping users translate design ideas into fully functional web or mobile pages. *** ### Purpose of Menu Controls Menu Controls are designed to help users: * Access page design tools quickly * Configure layout, components, and properties * Switch between design, configuration, and preview modes * Manage page‑specific settings and behaviors They summarize the available controls and guide users through the page‑creation process in a structured and intuitive way. *** ### Menu Controls by Application Type The set of menu controls available in **Page Designer** depends on the **type of application** being designed. * **Web Application Pages** * Provide menu controls optimized for desktop and browser‑based layouts * Focus on responsive web content, navigation, and interaction patterns * **Mobile Application Pages** * Provide menu controls tailored for mobile‑first design * Focus on compact layouts, touch interaction, and mobile navigation elements Because web and mobile applications have different UI requirements, **their Page Designer menu controls are not identical**. *** ### Key Differences Between Web and Mobile Menu Controls Although both page types share core design concepts, menu controls differ in: * Layout and navigation options * Supported UI components * Configuration panels and properties * Preview and testing behavior Page Designer automatically adjusts the available menu controls based on the selected application type, ensuring that users always work with **context‑appropriate tools**. *** ### What This Section Covers The following sections explain: * The main menu controls available in **Web Page Designer** * The main menu controls available in **Mobile Page Designer** * How these controls are used during page creation and configuration * Differences users should be aware of when switching between Web and Mobile design Understanding these controls will help users design pages more efficiently and avoid configuration errors. *** ### Summary Menu Controls play a central role in the Page Designer experience by providing structured access to all page‑design functions. Key points: * Menu Controls guide users through page creation and configuration * Available controls depend on whether the page is Web or Mobile * Page Designer adapts its menus to the selected application type * Understanding Menu Controls improves design speed and accuracy Mastering Menu Controls is essential for building **well‑structured, responsive, and user‑friendly pages** in ONEWEB. --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://docs.onewebstack.com/designer-reference/page-designer/menu-controls-on-pages.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.