The invention relates to a user interface and a method for adapting a menu bar (3) on a user interface. The method comprises the steps of: displaying the menu bar (3) on a display unit (1) of the user interface, receiving a first user input for displaying a two dimensional arrangement (7) in the menu bar (3) of displayable items (6) representing ranges of functions of the user interface (5), displaying the arrangement (7) on the display unit (1), receiving a second user input with respect to an entry in the menu bar (3) or an entry (6) of the arrangement (7), and responding to local place-customizing the menu bar (3).