Navigation Headers
Navigation Headers
React Navigation automatically renders a header bar for stack-based screens, and provides extensive customization options for titles, colors, and custom buttons.
Setting a Basic Header Title
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Styling the Header
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Adding Custom Header Buttons
The headerRight and headerLeft options allow adding custom buttons or icons to the header, commonly used for actions like search or settings.
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Setting Headers Dynamically
Header options can also be set dynamically based on the screen’s own state using the navigation.setOptions method inside a useEffect hook.
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useEffect(() => {
navigation.setOptions({ title: userName });
}, [userName]);
Hiding the Header Completely
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Conclusion
Customizing navigation headers gives your React Native application a polished, branded appearance while providing users with clear context and useful actions on every screen.
