Navigation Menus, Dropdowns and Submenus

Adding a New Link to the Menu

• Click the New Link button to open the "Add Link" form.
• Fill in the following fields:
  • Father Section: Select the parent item under which this link will appear. Choose -- Father Section -- if it's a main menu item.
  • Link/Section Title: Provide the title for the link, which will be displayed on the website.
  • Link Type: Choose one of the following:
    • Main Title: A label without a clickable link.
    • Direct Link: A clickable link leading to the specified URL.
    • Main Section: A main section link.
    • Drop List: A submenu list of categories or topics from a specific section.
  • Link URL: Add the URL the link should navigate to.
  • Target: Choose whether the link opens in the same tab or a blank tab.
  • Icon: (Optional) Assign an icon to display beside the menu item.
• Click Add to save the new menu item.

Editing an Existing Link

• Click the Edit button beside any menu item to open the "Edit Link" form.
• Modify any of the following fields:
  • Father Section: Change the parent section if needed.
  • Link/Section Title: Update the displayed title.
  • Link URL: Adjust the destination URL.
  • Target: Switch between same tab or blank tab.
  • Icon: Add or modify the icon associated with the menu item.
  • Status: Set the item to Active or Not Active to control visibility.
• Click Save Changes to apply the updates.

Best Practices for Navigation Menus

• Organize Hierarchically: Use parent and child relationships to create clear, logical dropdowns and submenus.
• Use Clear Titles: Ensure menu titles accurately describe the linked pages or sections.
• Icons for Visual Clarity: Add relevant icons to improve user experience and quick navigation.
• Test Links: Verify that all URLs lead to the correct pages and open in the appropriate tab.