The Appearance Menus Screen in WordPress allows you to create and manage the navigation menus for your website. It provides a user-friendly interface where you can customize your menu structure, add or remove menu items, and configure various settings. Let’s explore the different features and functionalities of the Appearance Menus Screen:
Screen Options
You’ll find the Screen Options tab at the top of the screen. Clicking on it reveals a dropdown panel where you can configure the display options for the Menus screen. You can show or hide specific settings and features based on your preferences.
Creating Menus
To create a new menu, enter a menu name in the “Menu Name” field. Once you’ve named your menu, click the “Create Menu” button. This will create a new empty menu that you can begin customizing.
Adding Items to a Menu
You can use the options in the left-hand column to add items to your menu. Add pages, posts, custom links, or categories to your menu. Check the desired items and click the “Add to Menu” button. The selected items will appear as menu items in the right-hand column.
Deleting a Menu Item
To remove a single menu item, click on the arrow icon next to the menu item to expand its options. Then, click the “Remove” link. This will delete the menu item from your menu.
Deleting Menu Items in Bulk
If you want to delete multiple menu items simultaneously, you can use the “Bulk Actions” dropdown in the menu’s bottom. Select the items you want to remove, choose the “Delete” option from the dropdown, and click the “Apply” button. This will delete the selected menu items in bulk.
Creating Multi-level Menus
WordPress allows you to create multi-level or hierarchical menus using drag-and-drop functionality. You can nest menu items under each other to create submenus. To do this, drag a menu item slightly to the right below another item. This will create a hierarchical structure in your menu.
Adding Your Menu to Your Site
Once you’ve finished customizing your menu, you need to assign it to a menu location on your site. The available menu locations depend on your theme. Select the desired menu location from the “Menu Settings” section on the Menus screen and click the “Save Menu” button. Your menu will now appear in the designated location on your site.
Rearranging and Configuring Menu Items
You can easily rearrange the order of menu items by dragging and dropping them within the right-hand column. To configure individual menu items, click the arrow icon next to the item to expand its settings. Here, you can edit the navigation label, add a title attribute, specify a CSS class, or remove the item from the menu.
Changelog
The Changelog section records the changes made to the Appearance Menus Screen in different WordPress versions. It helps you stay informed about the updates and improvements related to the menu functionality.
The Appearance Menus Screen is a powerful tool that empowers you to create custom navigation menus for your WordPress website. With its intuitive interface and flexible options, you can design and organize your menus to enhance the user experience and improve site navigation.
