How to Create a WordPress Menu?

June 10, 2024 |

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Creating a menu in WordPress is quite straightforward. Here’s a step-by-step guide:

#1: Access the WordPress Dashboard: Log in to your WordPress website and go to the Dashboard.

#2: Navigate to the Menu Settings: In the WordPress Dashboard, find the “Appearance” option on the left-hand side menu. Hover over it, and you should see the “Menus” option. Click on it.

#3: Create a New Menu: If you haven’t created a menu yet, you’ll be prompted to do so. Enter a name for your menu (e.g., “Main Menu”) and click the “Create Menu” button.

#4: Add Items to the Menu: On the left side, you’ll see a list of available pages, posts, custom links, and other content types you can add to your menu. Check the items you want to add and click the “Add to Menu” button.

#5: Organize Menu Items: Once you’ve added items to your menu, you can organize them by dragging and dropping them into the desired order. You can also create sub-menus (dropdown menus) by dragging items slightly to the right below the parent item.

#6: Customize Menu Items: Click on each menu item to reveal additional options. Here you can change the navigation label and URL if needed. You can also remove items from the menu by clicking the “Remove” link.

#7: Assign Menu to a Location: Depending on your theme, you may have different menu locations available (e.g., Header Menu, Footer Menu, Sidebar Menu). At the bottom of the Menu page, you’ll see a section labeled “Menu Settings” where you can select where you want this menu to appear.

#8: Save Your Menu: Once you’ve finished creating and customizing your menu, don’t forget to click the “Save Menu” button to save your changes.