Two panel navigation

Abstract

A graphical user interface for navigating through content is provided. The graphical user interface comprises a history panel wherein navigation history data is displayed so as to represent past selections, and furthermore comprises at least a first panel displaying a first menu of a content structure. The first menu comprises one or more selectable items. A further at least second panel for displaying a first sub-menu of a currently highlighted item of the first menu may be provided. By providing information about navigation history data to the user in a history panel, the user is provided with a general overview of the content and also of the current navigation process and/or the overall navigation structure. By providing navigation history information in a history panel, the past dialog boxes may be closed without loosing any information regarding the current navigation process.

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