HotStrip is a compact menu-strip designed to sit in a narrow top or bottom frame. The clicked entry can remain highlighted until the next is clicked, indicating the currently-visible page. All colors and fonts are editable, and the optional statusbar message can instead be animated in the strip itself. Sounds are supported for hover, click and release events. HotStrip allows a background image to be placed behind the menu, and the applet can also be transparent in compatible browsers.