Navigation (Menus) - Adding, editing, and deleting menu items

How to Manage Navigation Menu Items in Epic Web Studios Platform

Step 1: Access Manage Menus

• From the epicPlatform dashboard, go to Menus
• Click Manage Menus

Step 2: Open a Specific Navigation Menu

• On the Manage Navigation Menus page, locate the menu you want to manage
• Click the menu's Edit or View Items action to see its items

Add a Menu Item

Step 1: Start a New Menu Item

• Click Add Menu Item (or Add Item) within the selected menu

Step 2: Fill Out Menu Item Details

• Label: The display name users will see
• Link/Target: Choose the destination (e.g., Page, Article, External URL)
• If linking to internal content, click Select and pick the item from the list
• Parent Item: Choose a parent to make this a sub-menu item (optional)
• Visibility/Status: Set to Published/Visible to show on the site

Step 3: Optional Settings

• Icon/Image: Select an icon if supported
• SEO/Tracking: Add any meta or tracking parameters if available

Step 4: Save

• Click Save or Save & Close
• Confirm the new item appears in the list under the correct parent and order

Edit a Menu Item

Step 1: Locate the Item

• In the menu's item list, find the item to change

Step 2: Open for Editing

• Click Edit (or the item label)

Step 3: Update Fields

• Adjust Label, Link/Target, Parent Item, or Visibility
• Make any changes to optional settings as needed

Step 4: Save Changes

• Click Save or Save & Close
• Verify changes on the frontend

Delete a Menu Item

Step 1: Select the Item

• In the menu's item list, locate the item you want to remove

Step 2: Delete

• Click Delete
• Confirm the deletion when prompted

Step 3: Verify

• Ensure the item is removed from the list
• Check the frontend to confirm it no longer appears

Reorder Menu Items

Step 1: View the 'Manage Navigation Menu Items' list

• You will see the 'Order' column in the list per section

Step 2: Set Order for the Menu Item within the Section

• Open the numbered dropdown
• Select placement in the list

Step 3: Auto Saves!

• No need to save, the page will refresh and auto-save once you have selected a new order

Tips and Best Practices

• Keep labels clear and concise for usability
• Use sub-menus sparingly to avoid deep navigation
• For external links, set Target: New Tab when appropriate
• Review visibility and ordering after each change to ensure the menu looks correct on the site frontend