Edit your Main Menu
The Main Menu is a key element in your parish website’s navigation. This guide will help you edit and customize the Main Menu using Tilma's menus tool.
Steps to Access & Edit The Main Menu
1. Access the Main Menu
- In the admin menu, click on Content.
- Select Menus.
- Click on Main Menu to open the editor.
2. Make Your Changes
3. Save your Changes
- Click Save to save your changes.
4. Exit the Editor
- Click Back to exit the editor.
Menu Design
Editing Design
To modify the menu design, head to the Section Settings.
Content
Include Top Row Nav: Decide if the menu will have one or two rows.
Edit Font Styles
Customize font styles for the text in each of the three containers in each row: Left, Center, Right. Click on an element within a container to access and edit the font style for that specific area.
Design
- Sticky Nav (Bottom): Choose whether the bottom row stays visible or disappears as users scroll down the page on desktop.
- Show Shadow: Option to add a shadow beneath the menu.
- Dividing Line (Middle): Toggle a dividing line between the two rows.
- Bottom Row Max Height: Set the max height (in pixels) for the bottom row.
- Top Row Max Height: Set the max height (in pixels) for the top row.
- Background Color: Set the background color for the menu.
- Text Color: Set the text color for the menu text.
Menu Elements
Available Elements
- Link: Create clickable buttons that link to internal pages or external sites. Links can also be turned into drop-down menus.
- Logo: Display your site logo (uploaded in Site Settings > Appearance Settings) or the site name if no logo is uploaded.
- Heading Text: Add unclickable text headings.
- Languages: Show available language options if translations are enabled.
- Site Search: Add a search icon for site-wide searches.
- Member Log-in: Enable visitors to create and log into Tilma accounts on your site.
- Site Menu: This displays your Main Menu in a sidebar format.
- Diocese Menu: If part of a Tilma Diocese, add a link to display the Diocesan Menu.
Managing Menu Elements
Adding, Moving, & Removing Elements
- Drag and Drop: Easily add elements to your menu by dragging them to any grey area. Rearrange by dragging them to a new position, or remove elements by selecting them and clicking the trash can icon.
Editing Elements
Links, Heading Text, Site Menu, Diocese Menu:
Enter a URL or Page: Search for a page on your site, or enter a URL. (Works with: Links)
Edit: Modify the text of the element. (Works with: Links, Heading Text, Site Menu, Diocesan Menu)
Add Submenu: Convert a link into a drop-down menu. (Works with: Links)
Open in a New Tab: Option to open links in a new browser tab. (Works with: Links)
Highlight: Feature important links with a highlight. (Works with: Links)
Delete: Remove an element from your menu.
Site Menu: Select from several display options.