The horizontal ellipse is a common symbol in many software applications and websites that indicates a secondary or overflow menu.
This menu, in ODX, represents three horizontally aligned dots (...) but sometimes, in other software, appears as three vertical dots (⋮).
This type of menu is sometimes referred to as a "kebab menu", a playful name that describes its visual appearance, akin to pieces of food skewered on a kebab stick.
Regarding function, the horizontal ellipse menu is often used as a secondary or overflow menu. It is typically used to house less commonly used actions or settings to avoid cluttering the main interface. The contents of the menu can vary depending on the context in which it is used.
For example, on the ODX Platform, you might find options in a horizontal ellipse menu such as "Merge," "delete," or "Clone this treatment plan." Here are some screenshots from areas of the ODX Application that reveal the submenu after clicking the horizontal ellipse:
The horizontal ellipse menu helps in creating a cleaner, more user-friendly interface by effectively managing space and allowing our designers to prioritize the most important features on the main screen. It's a useful tool allowing easy access to secondary functions without overcomplicating the primary user interface.
Our advice? Click any horizontal ellipses you see to discover the submenu options available!
We hope this is helpful.