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Style navigation, background and more

The Navigation style you choose for your app plays a critical role in designing a captivating home screen. When you begin designing your app using AppMachine, you'll need to select a template and generate your first app. Once you do this, you will see the settings for the Home block, which controls the design and settings of your app's first screen.

To customize your home screen, navigate to the Settings tab on the right-hand side of the screen. Here, you'll have several options to choose from, such as selecting a top image, navigation style, and further styling options based on the navigation style you choose. AppMachine offers a range of navigation styles, including tab bar, slide menu, grid, and more.

The navigation style you choose should align with the overall purpose and function of your app. For example, if you have multiple categories or sections in your app, a tab bar navigation style may be the best fit. However, if you have fewer sections and prefer a more visually dynamic home screen, the grid navigation style may be a better option.

By selecting the right navigation style for your app, you can create a home screen that is both aesthetically pleasing and intuitive to use. So be sure to explore all of the navigation style options available in the AppMachine platform to find the one that best suits your app's needs.

Read more how to change the styling settings of your app.