# Sidebar Navigation

> An FAQ layout with a sidebar of categories beside the answers. Lets visitors switch topics quickly and keeps large help sections organized and navigable.

A shadcn/ui block from the [@shadcn-ui-blocks](https://www.shadcn-ui-blocks.com) registry, listed on [shadcn.exchange](https://shadcn.exchange/r/shadcn-ui-blocks/marketing-faq-sections-sidebar-navigation).

- Page, with a live preview: https://shadcn.exchange/r/shadcn-ui-blocks/marketing-faq-sections-sidebar-navigation
- Screenshot: https://abzjhwgwpdpz7ua5.public.blob.vercel-storage.com/shots/shadcn-ui-blocks/marketing-faq-sections-sidebar-navigation-light-226c6f712ad8377a.png
- Registry item: https://www.shadcn-ui-blocks.com/r/marketing-faq-sections-sidebar-navigation.json
- Listed: 2026-10-13, source last changed 2026-10-13

## Install

```bash
npx shadcn@latest add https://www.shadcn-ui-blocks.com/r/marketing-faq-sections-sidebar-navigation.json
```

Run it in a project that has shadcn/ui set up. It adds the files below and installs what they depend on.

## Dependencies

- npm packages: `class-variance-authority`, `lucide-react`, `radix-ui`

## Files

### `components/blocks/marketing/faq-sections/sidebar-navigation.tsx`

```tsx
import { useState } from 'react';

import { cn } from '@/lib/utils';
import { Button } from '@/components/ui/button';
import { ChevronDown, ChevronUp } from 'lucide-react';
import {
  Select,
  SelectContent,
  SelectItem,
  SelectTrigger,
  SelectValue,
} from '@/components/ui/select';

const categories = [
  {
    name: 'Getting Started',
    slug: 'getting-started',
    questions: [
      {
        question: 'How do I create an account?',
        answer:
          "Creating an account is simple. Click the 'Sign Up' button in the top-right corner of our website, fill in your details, and follow the on-screen instructions to complete your registration.",
      },
      {
        question: 'What are the system requirements?',
        answer:
          'Our platform works on all modern browsers including Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge. For the best experience, we recommend keeping your browser updated to the latest version.',
      },
      {
        question: 'How do I install the desktop app?',
        answer:
          'You can download our desktop app from the Downloads section of your account dashboard. We provide installers for Windows, MacOS, and Linux.',
      },
    ],
  },
  {
    name: 'Account & Settings',
    slug: 'account',
    questions: [
      {
        question: 'How do I change my email address?',
        answer:
          "You can change your email address in your Account Settings. After updating, we'll send a verification link to your new email to confirm the change.",
      },
      {
        question: 'Can I have multiple profiles?',
        answer:
          'No, each user account is limited to one profile. However, our team plans allow you to switch between different workspaces.',
      },
      {
        question: 'How do I delete my account?',
        answer:
          'You can request account deletion from your Account Settings. Please note that this action is permanent and all your data will be removed from our systems.',
      },
    ],
  },
  {
    name: 'Billing & Payments',
    slug: 'billing',
    questions: [
      {
        question: 'When will I be charged?',
        answer:
          "For monthly subscriptions, you'll be charged on the same date each month. For annual plans, you'll be charged once per year on your subscription anniversary.",
      },
      {
        question: 'How do I update my payment method?',
        answer:
          'You can update your payment method in the Billing section of your account. We securely store your payment information using industry-standard encryption.',
      },
      {
        question: 'Can I get a refund?',
        answer:
          'We offer a 30-day money-back guarantee for all new subscriptions. After this period, refunds are handled on a case-by-case basis.',
      },
    ],
  },
  {
    name: 'Troubleshooting',
    slug: 'troubleshooting',
    questions: [
      {
        question: 'The app is running slow, what can I do?',
        answer:
          'Try clearing your browser cache, restarting the app, or checking your internet connection. If problems persist, our support team can help troubleshoot specific issues.',
      },
      {
        question: 'I forgot my password, how do I reset it?',
        answer:
          "Click the 'Forgot Password' link on the login page, enter your email address, and follow the instructions sent to your email to create a new password.",
      },
      {
        question: 'Why am I seeing error messages?',
        answer:
          "Error messages typically indicate a temporary issue or missing information. The message should provide specific guidance, but if you're stuck, please contact our support team.",
      },
    ],
  },
];

export default function SidebarNavigation() {
  const [activeCategory, setActiveCategory] = useState(categories[0]!.slug);
  const [expandedQuestion, setExpandedQuestion] = useState<string | null>(null);

  const currentCategory = categories.find((cat) => cat.slug === activeCategory);

  const toggleQuestion = (question: string) => {
    if (expandedQuestion === question) {
      setExpandedQuestion(null);
    } else {
      setExpandedQuestion(question);
    }
  };

  return (
    <div className="container mx-auto max-w-[85rem] px-4 py-24 md:px-6 lg:py-32 2xl:max-w-[1400px]">
      {/* Title */}
      <div className="mx-auto mb-10 max-w-2xl text-center lg:mb-14">
        <h2 className="text-2xl font-bold md:text-4xl md:leading-tight">
          Help & Resources
        </h2>
        <p className="text-muted-foreground mt-4">
          Browse our comprehensive FAQ or get in touch with support
        </p>
      </div>
      {/* End Title */}

      {/* Mobile Dropdown */}
      <div className="mb-6 lg:hidden">
        <Select value={activeCategory} onValueChange={setActiveCategory}>
          <SelectTrigger className="w-full">
            <SelectValue placeholder="Select category" />
          </SelectTrigger>
          <SelectContent>
            {categories.map((category) => (
              <SelectItem key={category.slug} value={category.slug}>
                {category.name}
              </SelectItem>
            ))}
          </SelectContent>
        </Select>
      </div>

      <div className="grid gap-10 lg:grid-cols-4">
        {/* Sidebar Navigation (Desktop) */}
        <div className="hidden lg:block">
          <div className="sticky top-8 space-y-1">
            {categories.map((category) => (
              <Button
                key={category.slug}
                variant="ghost"
                className={cn(
                  'w-full justify-start text-left',
                  activeCategory === category.slug ? 'bg-muted' : ''
                )}
                onClick={() => setActiveCategory(category.slug)}
              >
                {category.name}
              </Button>
            ))}
          </div>
        </div>

        {/* FAQ Content */}
        <div className="lg:col-span-3">
          <div className="bg-muted/30 rounded-lg p-6 md:p-8">
            <h3 className="mb-6 text-xl font-semibold">
              {currentCategory?.name}
            </h3>
            <div className="space-y-4">
              {currentCategory?.questions.map((item, index) => (
                <div key={index} className="bg-background rounded-lg border">
                  <button
                    className="flex w-full items-center justify-between p-4 text-left font-medium"
                    onClick={() => toggleQuestion(item.question)}
                  >
                    {item.question}
                    {expandedQuestion === item.question ? (
                      <ChevronUp className="text-muted-foreground h-4 w-4 shrink-0" />
                    ) : (
                      <ChevronDown className="text-muted-foreground h-4 w-4 shrink-0" />
                    )}
                  </button>
                  {expandedQuestion === item.question && (
                    <div className="text-muted-foreground p-4 pt-0">
                      <p>{item.answer}</p>
                    </div>
                  )}
                </div>
              ))}
            </div>
          </div>

          {/* Contact Support */}
          <div className="bg-muted/30 mt-8 rounded-lg p-6 text-center md:p-8">
            <h3 className="mb-2 text-lg font-semibold">Still need help?</h3>
            <p className="text-muted-foreground mb-4">
              Our support team is just a click away
            </p>
            <a href="#">
              <Button>Contact Support</Button>
            </a>
          </div>
        </div>
      </div>
    </div>
  );
}
```

### `components/ui/button.tsx`

```tsx
import * as React from "react"
import { cva, type VariantProps } from "class-variance-authority"
import { Slot } from "radix-ui"

import { cn } from "@/lib/utils"

const buttonVariants = cva(
  "group/button inline-flex shrink-0 items-center justify-center rounded-md border border-transparent bg-clip-padding text-sm font-medium whitespace-nowrap transition-all outline-none select-none focus-visible:border-ring focus-visible:ring-3 focus-visible:ring-ring/50 active:not-aria-[haspopup]:translate-y-px disabled:pointer-events-none disabled:opacity-50 aria-invalid:border-destructive aria-invalid:ring-3 aria-invalid:ring-destructive/20 dark:aria-invalid:border-destructive/50 dark:aria-invalid:ring-destructive/40 [&_svg]:pointer-events-none [&_svg]:shrink-0 [&_svg:not([class*='size-'])]:size-4",
  {
    variants: {
      variant: {
        default: "bg-primary text-primary-foreground hover:bg-primary/80",
        outline:
          "border-border bg-background shadow-xs hover:bg-muted hover:text-foreground aria-expanded:bg-muted aria-expanded:text-foreground dark:border-input dark:bg-input/30 dark:hover:bg-input/50",
        secondary:
          "bg-secondary text-secondary-foreground hover:bg-secondary/80 aria-expanded:bg-secondary aria-expanded:text-secondary-foreground",
        ghost:
          "hover:bg-muted hover:text-foreground aria-expanded:bg-muted aria-expanded:text-foreground dark:hover:bg-muted/50",
        destructive:
          "bg-destructive/10 text-destructive hover:bg-destructive/20 focus-visible:border-destructive/40 focus-visible:ring-destructive/20 dark:bg-destructive/20 dark:hover:bg-destructive/30 dark:focus-visible:ring-destructive/40",
        link: "text-primary underline-offset-4 hover:underline",
      },
      size: {
        default:
          "h-9 gap-1.5 px-2.5 in-data-[slot=button-group]:rounded-md has-data-[icon=inline-end]:pr-2 has-data-[icon=inline-start]:pl-2",
        xs: "h-6 gap-1 rounded-[min(var(--radius-md),8px)] px-2 text-xs in-data-[slot=button-group]:rounded-md has-data-[icon=inline-end]:pr-1.5 has-data-[icon=inline-start]:pl-1.5 [&_svg:not([class*='size-'])]:size-3",
        sm: "h-8 gap-1 rounded-[min(var(--radius-md),10px)] px-2.5 in-data-[slot=button-group]:rounded-md has-data-[icon=inline-end]:pr-1.5 has-data-[icon=inline-start]:pl-1.5",
        lg: "h-10 gap-1.5 px-2.5 has-data-[icon=inline-end]:pr-2 has-data-[icon=inline-start]:pl-2",
        icon: "size-9",
        "icon-xs":
          "size-6 rounded-[min(var(--radius-md),8px)] in-data-[slot=button-group]:rounded-md [&_svg:not([class*='size-'])]:size-3",
        "icon-sm":
          "size-8 rounded-[min(var(--radius-md),10px)] in-data-[slot=button-group]:rounded-md",
        "icon-lg": "size-10",
      },
    },
    defaultVariants: {
      variant: "default",
      size: "default",
    },
  }
)

function Button({
  className,
  variant = "default",
  size = "default",
  asChild = false,
  ...props
}: React.ComponentProps<"button"> &
  VariantProps<typeof buttonVariants> & {
    asChild?: boolean
  }) {
  const Comp = asChild ? Slot.Root : "button"

  return (
    <Comp
      data-slot="button"
      data-variant={variant}
      data-size={size}
      className={cn(buttonVariants({ variant, size, className }))}
      {...props}
    />
  )
}

export { Button, buttonVariants }
```

### `components/ui/select.tsx`

```tsx
"use client"

import * as React from "react"
import { Select as SelectPrimitive } from "radix-ui"

import { cn } from "@/lib/utils"
import { ChevronDownIcon, CheckIcon, ChevronUpIcon } from "lucide-react"

function Select({
  ...props
}: React.ComponentProps<typeof SelectPrimitive.Root>) {
  return <SelectPrimitive.Root data-slot="select" {...props} />
}

function SelectGroup({
  className,
  ...props
}: React.ComponentProps<typeof SelectPrimitive.Group>) {
  return (
    <SelectPrimitive.Group
      data-slot="select-group"
      className={cn("scroll-my-1 p-1", className)}
      {...props}
    />
  )
}

function SelectValue({
  ...props
}: React.ComponentProps<typeof SelectPrimitive.Value>) {
  return <SelectPrimitive.Value data-slot="select-value" {...props} />
}

function SelectTrigger({
  className,
  size = "default",
  children,
  ...props
}: React.ComponentProps<typeof SelectPrimitive.Trigger> & {
  size?: "sm" | "default"
}) {
  return (
    <SelectPrimitive.Trigger
      data-slot="select-trigger"
      data-size={size}
      className={cn(
        "flex w-fit items-center justify-between gap-1.5 rounded-md border border-input bg-transparent py-2 pr-2 pl-2.5 text-sm whitespace-nowrap shadow-xs transition-[color,box-shadow] outline-none focus-visible:border-ring focus-visible:ring-3 focus-visible:ring-ring/50 disabled:cursor-not-allowed disabled:opacity-50 aria-invalid:border-destructive aria-invalid:ring-3 aria-invalid:ring-destructive/20 data-placeholder:text-muted-foreground data-[size=default]:h-9 data-[size=sm]:h-8 *:data-[slot=select-value]:line-clamp-1 *:data-[slot=select-value]:flex *:data-[slot=select-value]:items-center *:data-[slot=select-value]:gap-1.5 dark:bg-input/30 dark:hover:bg-input/50 dark:aria-invalid:border-destructive/50 dark:aria-invalid:ring-destructive/40 [&_svg]:pointer-events-none [&_svg]:shrink-0 [&_svg:not([class*='size-'])]:size-4",
        className
      )}
      {...props}
    >
      {children}
      <SelectPrimitive.Icon asChild>
        <ChevronDownIcon className="pointer-events-none size-4 text-muted-foreground" />
      </SelectPrimitive.Icon>
    </SelectPrimitive.Trigger>
  )
}

function SelectContent({
  className,
  children,
  position = "item-aligned",
  align = "center",
  ...props
}: React.ComponentProps<typeof SelectPrimitive.Content>) {
  return (
    <SelectPrimitive.Portal>
      <SelectPrimitive.Content
        data-slot="select-content"
        data-align-trigger={position === "item-aligned"}
        className={cn("relative z-50 max-h-(--radix-select-content-available-height) min-w-36 origin-(--radix-select-content-transform-origin) overflow-x-hidden overflow-y-auto rounded-md bg-popover text-popover-foreground shadow-md ring-1 ring-foreground/10 duration-100 data-[align-trigger=true]:animate-none data-[side=bottom]:slide-in-from-top-2 data-[side=left]:slide-in-from-right-2 data-[side=right]:slide-in-from-left-2 data-[side=top]:slide-in-from-bottom-2 data-open:animate-in data-open:fade-in-0 data-open:zoom-in-95 data-closed:animate-out data-closed:fade-out-0 data-closed:zoom-out-95", position ==="popper"&&"data-[side=bottom]:translate-y-1 data-[side=left]:-translate-x-1 data-[side=right]:translate-x-1 data-[side=top]:-translate-y-1", className )}
        position={position}
        align={align}
        {...props}
      >
        <SelectScrollUpButton />
        <SelectPrimitive.Viewport
          data-position={position}
          className={cn(
            "data-[position=popper]:h-(--radix-select-trigger-height) data-[position=popper]:w-full data-[position=popper]:min-w-(--radix-select-trigger-width)",
            position === "popper" && ""
          )}
        >
          {children}
        </SelectPrimitive.Viewport>
        <SelectScrollDownButton />
      </SelectPrimitive.Content>
    </SelectPrimitive.Portal>
  )
}

function SelectLabel({
  className,
  ...props
}: React.ComponentProps<typeof SelectPrimitive.Label>) {
  return (
    <SelectPrimitive.Label
      data-slot="select-label"
      className={cn("px-2 py-1.5 text-xs text-muted-foreground", className)}
      {...props}
    />
  )
}

function SelectItem({
  className,
  children,
  ...props
}: React.ComponentProps<typeof SelectPrimitive.Item>) {
  return (
    <SelectPrimitive.Item
      data-slot="select-item"
      className={cn(
        "relative flex w-full cursor-default items-center gap-2 rounded-sm py-1.5 pr-8 pl-2 text-sm outline-hidden select-none focus:bg-accent focus:text-accent-foreground not-data-[variant=destructive]:focus:**:text-accent-foreground data-disabled:pointer-events-none data-disabled:opacity-50 [&_svg]:pointer-events-none [&_svg]:shrink-0 [&_svg:not([class*='size-'])]:size-4 *:[span]:last:flex *:[span]:last:items-center *:[span]:last:gap-2",
        className
      )}
      {...props}
    >
      <span className="pointer-events-none absolute right-2 flex size-4 items-center justify-center">
        <SelectPrimitive.ItemIndicator>
          <CheckIcon className="pointer-events-none" />
        </SelectPrimitive.ItemIndicator>
      </span>
      <SelectPrimitive.ItemText>{children}</SelectPrimitive.ItemText>
    </SelectPrimitive.Item>
  )
}

function SelectSeparator({
  className,
  ...props
}: React.ComponentProps<typeof SelectPrimitive.Separator>) {
  return (
    <SelectPrimitive.Separator
      data-slot="select-separator"
      className={cn("pointer-events-none -mx-1 my-1 h-px bg-border", className)}
      {...props}
    />
  )
}

function SelectScrollUpButton({
  className,
  ...props
}: React.ComponentProps<typeof SelectPrimitive.ScrollUpButton>) {
  return (
    <SelectPrimitive.ScrollUpButton
      data-slot="select-scroll-up-button"
      className={cn(
        "z-10 flex cursor-default items-center justify-center bg-popover py-1 [&_svg:not([class*='size-'])]:size-4",
        className
      )}
      {...props}
    >
      <ChevronUpIcon
      />
    </SelectPrimitive.ScrollUpButton>
  )
}

function SelectScrollDownButton({
  className,
  ...props
}: React.ComponentProps<typeof SelectPrimitive.ScrollDownButton>) {
  return (
    <SelectPrimitive.ScrollDownButton
      data-slot="select-scroll-down-button"
      className={cn(
        "z-10 flex cursor-default items-center justify-center bg-popover py-1 [&_svg:not([class*='size-'])]:size-4",
        className
      )}
      {...props}
    >
      <ChevronDownIcon
      />
    </SelectPrimitive.ScrollDownButton>
  )
}

export {
  Select,
  SelectContent,
  SelectGroup,
  SelectItem,
  SelectLabel,
  SelectScrollDownButton,
  SelectScrollUpButton,
  SelectSeparator,
  SelectTrigger,
  SelectValue,
}
```