A brief becomes a real page.Create and update navigation menus
Build a menu, assign it deliberately, and test its links.
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Before you start
- A verified connection to a practice site.
- Permission to manage theme settings.
Let’s do this, step by step.
Step 01
Inspect menus and locations
Ask the AI to list menus and the locations provided by the active theme.
A menu's name is different from the slot where it appears. Read both before changing the header navigation.
Step 02
Create or select a menu
Choose the existing menu or create a clearly named practice menu.
Use an existing menu only when you intend to change all places that use it. A separate practice menu is easier to test.
Step 03
Add real destinations
Add the intended page records and any reviewed custom links. Arrange labels and parent-child order.
Use real page IDs for internal destinations. Check that dropdown items have the right parent and that each label makes sense.
Step 04
Assign and render
Assign the menu to a verified theme location, or use the documented emcp_menu shortcode in a custom header.
Assigning a live header location affects visitors. For a custom header, the shortcode keeps navigation connected to the menu instead of copying static links.
Step 05
Test every link
Read back the menu tree, then test desktop, mobile, and keyboard navigation.
Check every destination and dropdown. A saved menu still needs to be usable in the theme or header that displays it.
You’re done when…
The intended menu appears in the right location and its links work.
Keep the reference handy.
The docs cover tool details and requirements for this lesson.