# `sidebar`

The sidebar is the area on the left of your project that contains navigation.
The options here allow you to hide it if your site design doesn't require a sidebar.

## Options

| Option | Type | Description |
|  --- | --- | --- |
| hide | boolean | Specifies if the sidebar should be hidden.
Default: `false`. |


## Examples

The following configuration hides the sidebar.


```yaml
sidebar:
  hide: true
```

## Related options

- Configure the [footer](/docs/realm/config/footer)
- Configure the [navbar](/docs/realm/config/navbar)


## Resources

- **[Sidebar configuration guide](/docs/realm/navigation/sidebars)** - Complete guide to configuring sidebar navigation structure and content organization for optimal user experience
- **[Navigation in Redocly projects](/docs/realm/navigation/navigation)** - Learn about navigation concepts and implementation strategies for effective site organization
- **[Navigation elements overview](/docs/realm/navigation)** - Complete guidance on all navigation components and their configuration for optimal user experience
- **[Sidebars.yaml reference](/docs/realm/navigation/sidebars)** - Detailed sidebar configuration syntax and practical examples for content organization