Setting Up Navigation

Introduction

Navigation menus are essential for guiding users through your website. In a Full-Site Editing (FSE) WordPress theme, you can create and customize navigation menus directly in the Site Editor. This guide explains how to set up and manage your website’s navigation.

Adding a Navigation Menu

To create a navigation menu, follow these steps:

1. Log in to your WordPress dashboard.
2. Navigate to Appearance > Editor > Navigation.
3. Click Manage menus and choose an existing menu or create a new one.
4. Add menu items by clicking the + Add Block button and selecting pages, categories, or custom links.
5. Reorder menu items by dragging them into position.
6. Click Save to apply the changes.

Managing Menu Items

• Reorder Items: Drag and drop menu items to rearrange them.
• Add Submenus: Click on a menu item and select the Add submenu option.
• Edit Links: Click on any menu item to change its URL or title.

Styling the Navigation Menu

You can customize the menu appearance using the Styles panel:

• Typography: Adjust font size, weight, and spacing.
• Colors: Change text and background colors.
• Layout: Modify padding and alignment.