Edit the Main Navigation

When setting up your site’s header navigationNavigation is the term used to describe text on a page that,... More, focus on adding only the most essential links based on Creative Services’ strategy.

Keep links, and navigationNavigation is the term used to describe text on a page that,... More labels consistent, clear, and logical so that users know exactly what to expect when they click.

Editing the Main Navigation

From any top-level pageA page is often used to present “static” information abo... of the site: Add or remove items from the full menu by checking/unchecking the “Display in navigationNavigation is the term used to describe text on a page that,... More lists” tab.

Keep in mind that the full menu is limited to seven items and will pull in the first seven top-level pages with this item checked, as determined by the order you select in Pages > Edit Order.

By default, your site was set up to strategically support up to seven top-level navigationNavigation is the term used to describe text on a page that,... More pageA page is often used to present “static” information abo... item links. If you need more links than this, maybe it’s time to rethink or consolidate the pathways to information that feel logical for your sites users. Have they been thoughtfully selected and organized? Could you be taking better advantage of linking in your pages? Or do some of your main navigationRecommendation: The main site navigation should allow users ... More items belong in the utility navigationNavigation is the term used to describe text on a page that,... More, instead?

The key to simple and clear navigationNavigation is the term used to describe text on a page that,... More is giving users options that point them in the right direction without overwhelming them with too many choices.

It’s like driving directions: Clear, basic instructions are easy to follow. Complicated steps and too many roadsigns along the way make a trip difficult. Avoid giving your user’s analysis paralysis by limiting your main navigationRecommendation: The main site navigation should allow users ... More to five to seven items.

Required settings for the Main Navigation in Responsive:

You’re supported up to seven top-level navigationNavigation is the term used to describe text on a page that,... More items. In your site’s WordPress Admin, under Appearance > Primary NavigationBU's primary navigation plugin is what powers the main menu ... More:

• Display primary navigationBU's primary navigation plugin is what powers the main menu ... More bar should be checked.
• Maximum items—seven: You may use more if you are using the default navigationNavigation is the term used to describe text on a page that,... More layout. It’s recommended you leave this at seven.
• Use drop-down menus can be checked if you want to support drop-down menus. Keep in mind this is not recommended for touch devices. If you leave this unchecked, be sure to add a ContentContent consists of text, images, headings, and other inform... More NavigationNavigation is the term used to describe text on a page that,... More widgetIn WordPress, a widget is a self-contained component that pe... More so that users can still get to child pages when they go to a top-level pageA page is often used to present “static” information abo....
• Allow Top-Level Pages should be checked.

Troubleshooting Main Navigation

If an item isn’t showing in the main navigationNavigation is the term used to describe text on a page that,... More after you click, follow this list to double-check that everything is set correctly:

• Display in navigationNavigation is the term used to describe text on a page that,... More lists is checked on the pageA page is often used to present “static” information abo... you want to show in the full menu.
• There are only six other top-level pages set to display in the navigationNavigation is the term used to describe text on a page that,... More. If there are more, they will not show.
• You have not added any Custom CSSA type of website design process that only focuses on change... More that may interfere with how the full menu functionalityFunctionality is a very general term we use to describe any ... More works.

If none of the above fixes the problem, submit a ticket to IS&T and someone will look into the problem further.