# nord-navigation > Navigation is used to display the primary navigation in the sidebar > of an application. Navigation includes a list of links that users > use to move between sections of the application. ## Usage This section includes guidelines for designers and developers about the usage of this component in different contexts. > **Do:** - Use for primary navigation items that perform an action when clicked. Each action should navigate to a URL or trigger another action like a modal overlay. - Group navigation items into navigation groups based on related categories. - Use group headings to clarify the category of a section. - Use icons for all top level navigation items. > **Don't:** - Don’t place a `