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 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
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 and 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 their computer.
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
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
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
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:
Hamburger icon and text
Text only
Hamburger icon only
