Creating a New Menu

To create a new menu:

  • Hover on ³Ù³ó±ðÌýSidebars admin menu item to display the Sidebars sub-menu.
  • Click on ³Ù³ó±ðÌýMenus sub-menu item.
  • Click on ³Ù³ó±ðÌýcreate a new menu link.
  • Give the menu a name in ³Ù³ó±ðÌýMenu Name field.
  • Click the blueÌýCreate MenuÌýbutton.
  • Now you can start modifying the menu as detailed below.

Animation showing how to create a new menu.

Managing Menu Items

The homepage menu item is added automatically, so do not create a new one. It will always be placed in the top position in the menu and cannot be moved.

Adding a Menu Item

Adding an Existing Page

Note: Only pages in your site will display in the Pages box. If you intend to link to an ÂÒÂ×ÊÓÆµ page that lives outside your site, use the custom link method detailed below.

  • If not already expanded, click on ³Ù³ó±ðÌýPages box title bar.
  • Select eitherÌý³Ù³ó±ðÌýMost Recent,ÌýView All ´Ç°ùÌýSearch tab depending on how you want to locate your page.
  • If using ³Ù³ó±ðÌýMost Recent or View All tabs, locate the page you want to create a menu item for in the list and check the box(es) for the page(s) you want to add.
  • Once you have selected all the pages you’d like to add, click the grayÌýAdd to Menu button below the list.
  • The menu items will now appear at the bottom of ³Ù³ó±ðÌýMenu Structure list.
  • Once you’ve added your menu items, click the blueÌýSave Menu button to save your changes.

Animation showing how to add a menu item

Adding a Custom Link

  • If not already expanded, click on ³Ù³ó±ðÌýCustom Links box title bar.
  • Enter the full URL, including http:// or https://, in ³Ù³ó±ðÌýURL field.
  • Enter the menu item label in ³Ù³ó±ðÌýLink TextÌýfield.
  • Click the grayÌýAdd to Menu button located below the Link Text field.
  • The menu item will now appear at the bottom of ³Ù³ó±ðÌýMenu Structure list.
  • Once you’ve added your menu items, click the blueÌýSave Menu button to save your changes.

Animation showing how to add a custom link

Reorganizing Menu Items

Reorganizing menu items is as simple as dragging and dropping them in the desired position.

  • Menu Item Order: Drag and drop the menu item vertically to place it in the desired order. As you move the menu item, you’ll notice the surrounding items move to make room for your menu item, and the gray dotted outline will snap into place in between them.
  • Menu Item Hierarchy:ÌýDrag and drop the menu item horizontally below the desired parent menu item. You’ll notice the gray dotted outline snap to an indented position.

Animation showing how to rearrange menu items

Editing a Menu Item

To edit an item, click the small gray arrow located at the far right of the menu item. Once clicked, you will see the available menu item options.

Editing Page Menu Items

Image showing the menu item options

 

  • Navigation Label: If the page title is long and you’d prefer to shorten it, you can modify the label text by entering new text in the Navigation Label field.
  • Open link in a new tab: If you’d prefer to open the link in a new window or tab, check the box for this option.
    • If you do not see this option clickÌýScreen Options located at the top right of the admin page, then check the box f´Ç°ùÌýLink Target.
  • When you’re done modifying your menu items, click the blueÌýSave Menu button to save your changes.

Editing Custom Link Menu Items

image showing the custom link options

 

  • URL:ÌýIf needed, change the URL for the page you’re linking to in the URL field.
  • Navigation Label: Modify the label text as needed by entering new text in the Navigation Label field.
  • Open link in a new tab: If you’d prefer to open the link in a new window or tab, check the box for this option.
    • If you do not see this option clickÌýScreen Options located at the top right of the admin page, then check the box f´Ç°ùÌýLink Target.
  • When you’re done modifying your menu items, click the blueÌýSave Menu button to save your changes.

 

Removing a Menu Item

To remove an item, click the small gray arrow located at the far right of the menu item. Once clicked, you will see the available menu item options. Then click on the redÌýRemove link.

Once you have removed the desired menu items, click the blueÌýSave Menu button to save your changes.