Editing the Utility Navigation

1. Go to Appearance > Menus and click the blue “create a new menu” link next to the dropdown in the Edit Menus pane. Name the menu with simple memorizing in mind: i.e.: “Utility NavigationNavigation is the term used to describe text on a page that,... More.”
2. Add up to three main section items. These will always be displayed in the navigationNavigation is the term used to describe text on a page that,... More bar.
3. Under Menu Settings, check the Utility NavigationNavigation is the term used to describe text on a page that,... More box.

You can always come back to Appearance > Menus to edit this menu again later.

Purpose

Utility navigation appears to the right of the brandingRecommendation: All Boston University websites must follow B... More in the default, top navigationNavigation is the term used to describe text on a page that,... More, and no-navigation layouts, and just below the main navigationRecommendation: The main site navigation should allow users ... More in the left navigationNavigation is the term used to describe text on a page that,... More layout. Utility navigationNavigation is the term used to describe text on a page that,... More is a great choice for “utility” items—typically, the tools for your internal audiences. It’s also the best location for any external links you may need in your navigationNavigation is the term used to describe text on a page that,... More.

For Example: the Fitness & Recreation Center uses a utility navigationNavigation is the term used to describe text on a page that,... More item to link to its online registration system. Or, a school or college might have a utility navigationNavigation is the term used to describe text on a page that,... More with links to student, faculty, and staff information. If you need to link externally, or you need a place to stash your internal tools, utility navigationNavigation is the term used to describe text on a page that,... More is the way to go.

Boston University’s Creative Services recommends no more than four items in your utility navigationNavigation is the term used to describe text on a page that,... More. Don’t use utility navigationNavigation is the term used to describe text on a page that,... More for a particular styling. Use Custom CSS or change your layout instead.