Menus are essential for displaying your restaurant's offerings online. The Menu Block feature allows you to create SEO-friendly, well-organized menus directly on your website, rather than using PDF files.

Creating a Basic Menu Structure

1. Add a Menu Block by clicking "Add Block" and selecting "Menu"
2. Click the pencil icon to open the block editor
3. Use the Content tab to add menus, sections, and items
4. Customize the design in the Design tab

Adding Menu Components

Creating Menus

• Enter menu name (e.g., "Lunch Menu")
• Add three equal signs (===) below the name
• Include optional description

Adding Sections

• Enter section name (e.g., "Appetizers")
• Add three hyphens (---) below
• Include optional description

Adding Menu Items

• Enter item name
• Add description below
• Include price (use / for price variations)
• Use $MKT for market prices
• Add options with + on new line
• Use [spacer] tag for odd-numbered items

Customization Options

Style Choices

• Centered: Single column with centered text
• Multi-column: Multiple columns with left-aligned text

Currency Options

• US Dollar ($)
• Euro (€)
• Pound (£)
• Yen (¥)

Pro Tips

For best results:

• Keep content balanced between menu sections
• Use keyboard shortcuts for copying/pasting
• Mac: ⌘ + C (copy), ⌘ + Shift + V (paste)
• Windows: Ctrl + C (copy), Ctrl + Shift + V (paste)
• Ensure proper formatting with return after each entry
• Avoid using spaces for separation
• Maintain similar content amounts across menus

Troubleshooting

Common issues:

• Unaligned items: Add [spacer] tag for balance
• Extra spacing: Balance content across menus
• Missing text: Save and reopen block
• Custom currency: Add space after symbol
• Formatting problems: Check for proper separators (=== and ---)

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