How to Add a Custom Menu in WordPress

Adding a custom menu in WordPress is a great way to improve the navigation of your website. This guide will walk you through the steps to create and manage custom menus.

Step 1: Log into Your WordPress Dashboard

Step 2: Access the Menus Section

1. In the left-hand menu, hover over Appearance and click on Menus.
   
   
   

Step 3: Create a New Menu

1. In the Menus section, click on the Create a New Menu link.
2. Enter a name for your new menu (this name is for your reference and won’t appear on the site).
3. Click the Create Menu button.
   
   
   
   

Step 4: Add Items to Your Menu

1. On the left-hand side, you will see options like Pages, Posts, Custom Links, and Categories.
   • Pages: Add specific pages from your site (like Home, About, Contact).
   • Posts: Add specific blog posts.
   • Custom Links: Add a link to an external site or a specific URL.
   • Categories: Add categories to display posts in specific sections.
2. Select the items you want to add to your menu by checking the boxes next to them and clicking the Add to Menu button.

Step 5: Arrange Menu Items

1. After adding the items, you can reorder them by dragging and dropping them into the desired position.
2. You can create submenus (dropdowns) by dragging an item slightly to the right under a parent item.

Step 6: Assign the Menu Location

1. In the Menu Settings section, you will see options to assign the menu to various locations such as:
   • Primary Menu: The main navigation menu.
   • Footer Menu: A menu in the footer of the site.
2. Check the box for the location where you want to display the menu.

Step 7: Save the Menu

Once you’ve arranged your items and selected a location, click the Save Menu button.

Step 8: Preview the Menu

Visit your website to ensure the custom menu is displaying correctly. If needed, you can return to the Menus section and make further adjustments.