
How to Create and Manage Navigation Dropdown Menus
Here's how to create and manage dropdown menus in your navigation:
Adding a Dropdown Menu:
- Open the Pages panel
- Click the + icon
- Select "dropdown menu"
- Enter the menu title that will appear in navigation
Adding Pages to Your Dropdown:
- Drag existing pages into the dropdown space
- Click "Add a page" below the dropdown for new pages
- Reorder pages by dragging them within the dropdown
- Note: You cannot nest dropdowns within other dropdowns
Dropdown Menu Behavior:
- Menus appear when visitors hover over the title
- Clicking the title doesn't open the first page
- On mobile devices, menus expand with a tap
- URLs redirect to the first page in the dropdown
Background Color Settings (Version 7.1):
- Solid headers: Uses header background color or section theme
- Gradient headers: Uses header background settings
- Adaptive headers: Matches first section's theme color
Deleting a Dropdown Menu:
- Hover over the dropdown in Pages panel
- Click the trash icon
- Confirm deletion Note: Deleting a dropdown also removes all pages within it
Important Notes:
- Cannot add Index pages directly (use Links instead)
- Product categories have separate navigation options
- Version 7.1 supports nested product subcategories
- Version 7.0 has limited category navigation features
Remember: Save your changes and test the dropdown functionality across different devices to ensure proper display and interaction.
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