Method of forming menus

A method of forming a menu on a display of an electronic device is shown with at least two function elements ( 1 ) for selecting functions. At least three display areas (A, B, C) are defined substantially adjacent to each other in a first direction. At least a first identification part ( 2 ) and a second identification part ( 3 ) are defined as contained in the function elements ( 1 ) The first identification part ( 2 ) of a function element ( 1 ) in the first direction is displayed on the outermost display areas (A, C), and the second identification part ( 3 ) of the function elements ( 1 ) on at least one display area (B) between the outermost display areas (A, C) is displayed in such a manner that the second identification part of the first function element and the second identification part of the second function element are positioned at least substantially next to each other in a second direction substantially perpendicular to said first direction. Also shown are a graphical user interface (GUI), a device, a system, a software program and to a storage medium.