Changing your menu

WordPress allows you to customize your website's menu, giving you the flexibility to organize and present your content in a user-friendly manner.

Step 1: Access the Menu Customizer

1. Log in to Your WordPress Dashboard: Enter your admin username and password to access your WordPress Dashboard.

2. Navigate to Appearance > Menus: In the left sidebar, hover over "Appearance" and then click on "Menus."

Step 2: Create a New Menu (Optional)

If you want to create a new menu:

1. Click "Create a New Menu":

   • Under the "Edit Menus" tab, enter a name for your new menu.

   • Click the "Create Menu" button.

Step 3: Add Menu Items

1. Select Pages or Custom Links:

   • Under the "Add menu items" section, you can add pages, posts, custom links, or other content to your menu.

   • Click the checkboxes next to the items you want to add, then click the "Add to Menu" button.

2. Reorder Menu Items:

   • Drag and drop menu items to arrange them in the desired order.

   • Indent menu items to create submenus (dropdown menus).

3. Edit Menu Items:

   • Click on a menu item to expand its options.

   • Modify the Navigation Label (text shown in the menu), add title attributes (tooltip text), or remove items.

4. Custom Links:

   • To add custom links, enter the URL and link text in the "Custom Links" section.

   • Click "Add to Menu."

Step 4: Assign Menu to a Location

1. Choose a Menu Location:

   • Scroll down to the "Menu Settings" section.

   • Select a menu location from the available options (e.g., Primary Menu, Footer Menu, etc.).

2. Save Menu:

   • Click the "Save Menu" button to save your changes.

Step 5: Preview and Publish

1. Preview Changes:

   • Visit your website to preview how the new menu looks.

   • You can return to the customizer to make additional changes if needed.

2. Publish Changes:

   • If you're satisfied with the changes, click the "Publish" button to make the new menu live on your website.

Step 6: Modify Existing Menus

If you want to modify an existing menu:

1. Select the Menu to Edit:

   • Under the "Edit Menus" tab, choose the menu you want to edit from the "Select a menu to edit" dropdown.

2. Make Changes:

   • Follow the same steps as mentioned above to add, reorder, edit, or remove menu items.

3. Save Menu:

   • After making changes, click the "Save Menu" button to save your modifications.

Changing the menu in WordPress is a straightforward process that allows you to present your website's content in a clear and organized manner. Experiment with different layouts and orders until you achieve the desired navigation structure for your website.