{"id":9392,"date":"2023-03-13T23:33:33","date_gmt":"2023-03-13T23:33:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/?p=9392"},"modified":"2023-03-13T23:33:33","modified_gmt":"2023-03-13T23:33:33","slug":"discover-the-ultimate-guide-to-mastering-wordpress-learn-how-to-easily-add-a-custom-menu-tab-in-just-a-few-clicks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/discover-the-ultimate-guide-to-mastering-wordpress-learn-how-to-easily-add-a-custom-menu-tab-in-just-a-few-clicks\/","title":{"rendered":"&#8220;Discover the Ultimate Guide to Mastering WordPress: Learn How to Easily Add a Custom Menu Tab in Just a Few Clicks!&#8221;"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_49 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn 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ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/discover-the-ultimate-guide-to-mastering-wordpress-learn-how-to-easily-add-a-custom-menu-tab-in-just-a-few-clicks\/#Step_2_Create_a_New_Menu\" title=\"Step 2: Create a New Menu\">Step 2: Create a New Menu<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/discover-the-ultimate-guide-to-mastering-wordpress-learn-how-to-easily-add-a-custom-menu-tab-in-just-a-few-clicks\/#Step_3_Add_Menu_Items\" title=\"Step 3: Add Menu Items\">Step 3: Add Menu Items<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/discover-the-ultimate-guide-to-mastering-wordpress-learn-how-to-easily-add-a-custom-menu-tab-in-just-a-few-clicks\/#Step_4_Organize_Menu_Items\" title=\"Step 4: Organize Menu Items\">Step 4: Organize Menu Items<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/discover-the-ultimate-guide-to-mastering-wordpress-learn-how-to-easily-add-a-custom-menu-tab-in-just-a-few-clicks\/#Step_5_Customize_Menu_Appearance\" title=\"Step 5: Customize Menu Appearance\">Step 5: Customize Menu Appearance<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/discover-the-ultimate-guide-to-mastering-wordpress-learn-how-to-easily-add-a-custom-menu-tab-in-just-a-few-clicks\/#Step_6_Assign_Menu_to_a_Location\" title=\"Step 6: Assign Menu to a Location\">Step 6: Assign Menu to a Location<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/discover-the-ultimate-guide-to-mastering-wordpress-learn-how-to-easily-add-a-custom-menu-tab-in-just-a-few-clicks\/#Additional_Tips_for_Customizing_WordPress_Menus\" title=\"Additional Tips for Customizing WordPress Menus\">Additional Tips for Customizing WordPress Menus<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/discover-the-ultimate-guide-to-mastering-wordpress-learn-how-to-easily-add-a-custom-menu-tab-in-just-a-few-clicks\/#1_Add_Custom_Links\" title=\"1. Add Custom Links\">1. Add Custom Links<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/discover-the-ultimate-guide-to-mastering-wordpress-learn-how-to-easily-add-a-custom-menu-tab-in-just-a-few-clicks\/#2_Create_a_Mega_Menu\" title=\"2. Create a Mega Menu\">2. Create a Mega Menu<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/discover-the-ultimate-guide-to-mastering-wordpress-learn-how-to-easily-add-a-custom-menu-tab-in-just-a-few-clicks\/#3_Display_Menu_in_Different_Formats\" title=\"3. Display Menu in Different Formats\">3. Display Menu in Different Formats<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/discover-the-ultimate-guide-to-mastering-wordpress-learn-how-to-easily-add-a-custom-menu-tab-in-just-a-few-clicks\/#4_Customize_Menu_Appearance_with_CSS\" title=\"4. Customize Menu Appearance with CSS\">4. Customize Menu Appearance with CSS<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"WordPress_An_Overview_of_Custom_Menus\"><\/span>WordPress: An Overview of Custom Menus<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>WordPress offers a versatile platform with a wide range of features to its users. The creation of custom menus is one of the most effective ways to enhance the functionality and accessibility of your website. In this pillar article, we will explore the different steps to create a menu tab in WordPress and provide additional tips on how to customize its appearance and structure.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_1_Access_the_WordPress_Menu_Editor\"><\/span>Step 1: Access the WordPress Menu Editor<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The first step to creating a menu tab in WordPress is by accessing the menu editor. Go to your WordPress dashboard and click &#8220;Appearance&#8221; on the left-hand side. From there, select &#8220;Menus,&#8221; and you will be redirected to the menu editor page.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_2_Create_a_New_Menu\"><\/span>Step 2: Create a New Menu<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Once you are in the WordPress menu editor, click on &#8220;Create a New Menu&#8221; to start creating your new menu tab. WordPress will prompt you to enter a name for the new menu. Pick a descriptive name, best suited to the intended purpose. <\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_3_Add_Menu_Items\"><\/span>Step 3: Add Menu Items<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The next step is to select the menu items you want to add to your menu tab. You can add various items, such as pages, posts, categories, and custom links. Mark the checkboxes next to the items you want to add, and then click &#8220;Add to Menu.&#8221; Your selected items will appear on the right side of the editor, within the menu structure.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_4_Organize_Menu_Items\"><\/span>Step 4: Organize Menu Items<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Once your menu items are added, you can organize them by clicking and dragging them to create a desired structure. You can also create sub-menus by dragging items towards the right to create a drop-down menu.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_5_Customize_Menu_Appearance\"><\/span>Step 5: Customize Menu Appearance<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You can customize the appearance of the menu by clicking on the &#8220;Screen Options&#8221; button in the top right-hand corner of the editor. You can choose the menu settings to include, such as CSS classes, description, and link target. To add a custom class, click on &#8220;CSS Classes,&#8221; and then enter a name for your class. You can then use this class to style your menu using CSS.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_6_Assign_Menu_to_a_Location\"><\/span>Step 6: Assign Menu to a Location<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The final step is to assign your customized menu to a location. Go to the &#8220;Menu Settings&#8221; section located at the bottom of the editor, and select a suitable location for your menu tab, like the primary menu, secondary menu or footer menu, based on your theme.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Additional_Tips_for_Customizing_WordPress_Menus\"><\/span>Additional Tips for Customizing WordPress Menus<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Add_Custom_Links\"><\/span>1. Add Custom Links<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>To add a custom link, click on &#8220;Custom Links,&#8221; and then enter the URL and link text. This feature is useful for adding links to external websites or specific pages on your site.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Create_a_Mega_Menu\"><\/span>2. Create a Mega Menu<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>A mega menu displays a large amount of content in a compact and organized format. To create a mega menu, add a set of sub-menu items, and then select the &#8220;Mega Menu&#8221; checkbox next to the parent item.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Display_Menu_in_Different_Formats\"><\/span>3. Display Menu in Different Formats<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>WordPress offers a variety of menu formats, including horizontal, vertical, and accordion. You can choose to use whichever format suits your website best by going to the theme settings.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Customize_Menu_Appearance_with_CSS\"><\/span>4. Customize Menu Appearance with CSS<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If you want to customize the appearance of your menu further, you can use CSS. In the &#8220;Screen Options,&#8221; select &#8220;CSS Classes.&#8221; Then, add a custom class to your menu item, and use CSS to style it.<\/p>\n<p>Adding a menu tab in WordPress can significantly improve the organization and functionality of your website. By following the steps mentioned above and incorporating additional tips and tricks, you can create a professional and user-friendly menu that will enhance the overall user experience of your site.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>WordPress: An Overview of Custom Menus WordPress offers a versatile platform with a wide range of features to its users. 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