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Introduction

Welcome to the documentation for PageMenu!

PageMenu is a versatile WordPress plugin that allows you to create custom menus for your website using the Gutenberg editor. With PageMenu, you can easily organize and display your pages in a variety of ways, enhancing navigation and user experience.

Installation

Step 1: Downloading the Plugin

To install PageMenu, start by downloading the plugin ZIP file from the official WordPress repository or obtain it from a trusted source.

Step 2: Uploading and Activating

Next, navigate to your WordPress admin dashboard and go to “Plugins” > “Add New.” Click on the “Upload Plugin” button and select the plugin ZIP file you downloaded in Step 1. Once the upload is complete, click “Activate” to enable the PageMenu plugin.

Creating a Menu

PageMenu allows you to create customized menus effortlessly. Follow the steps below:

  1. Go to the WordPress admin dashboard and navigate to “Posts” > “PageMenu.”
  2. Click on the “Add New” button to create a new menu.
  3. Give your menu a meaningful title and optionally add a description.
  4. Add pages to your menu by selecting them from the list of available pages.
  5. Click “Publish” to save your menu.

Displaying a Menu

After creating a menu, you need to display it on your website. PageMenu provides you with several ways to do this:

Method 1: Displaying a Menu Using a Gutenberg Block

To display a menu using a Gutenberg block, follow these steps:

  1. Edit the page where you want to display the menu using the Gutenberg editor.
  2. Click on the “+” icon to add a new block.
  3. In the block search bar, type “PageMenu” and select the “PageMenu” block from the available options.
  4. Configure the block settings, including the menu you want to display and the desired appearance.
  5. Save or update the page to apply the changes.

Method 2: Displaying a Menu Using Shortcodes

If you prefer to use shortcodes, follow these steps:

  1. Note the shortcode associated with the menu you want to display. You can find it on the “PageMenu” overview page.
  2. Edit the page where you want to display the menu.
  3. Add a new shortcode block.
  4. In the shortcode block, enter the PageMenu shortcode associated with your menu.
  5. Save or update the page to apply the changes.

Configuration Options

PageMenu provides various configuration options to customize your menus. These options include:

  • Menu layout – choose from vertical, horizontal, or dropdown layouts.
  • Menu style – select a predefined style or create a custom appearance.
  • Menu item order – arrange menu items based on various criteria like title, hierarchy, or custom order.
  • Menu item visibility – control which pages are displayed in the menu based on their status or other conditions.
  • Menu item styling – add custom CSS classes to menu items for advanced styling.

To access and modify these options, go to the “PageMenu” overview page and click on the “Edit” button for the desired menu.

Troubleshooting

If you encounter any issues or need assistance with PageMenu, refer to the following steps:

  1. Ensure that PageMenu is installed and activated correctly.
  2. Double-check the menu configuration and settings.
  3. If using shortcodes, verify that the correct shortcode is entered.
  4. Clear cache if using a caching plugin.
  5. Check for conflicts with other plugins or themes.
  6. If the issue persists, contact our support team for further assistance.

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have successfully learned how to utilize PageMenu to create and display custom menus on your WordPress website. By effectively organizing your pages, you can enhance navigation and improve the overall user experience.

If you have any additional questions or need further assistance, please don’t hesitate to reach out to our support team. We are here to help you!