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This guide explains how to create and customize a mega menu using the HM Mega Menu Block plugin.
- Install the Plugin:
- If the plugin is not installed yet, upload or install it from the plugin directory.
- Activate the Plugin:
- Go to Plugins > Installed Plugins and activate the
HM Mega Menu Block
plugin.
- Go to Plugins > Installed Plugins and activate the
- Open the Site Editor:
- Go to Appearance > Editor to access the block editor.
- Create a New Template Part:
- In the editor, click Add New to create a new pattern or template part.
- Assign a name to the template part (e.g., "Mega Menu").
- Designate it as a Mega Menu type.
- Add Groups:
- In the newly created template part, use Group blocks to structure the menu.
- Add nested groups for creating multi-level menus.
- Add Content:
- Insert blocks like:
- Navigation Block for menu links.
- Heading Block for section titles.
- Other blocks (e.g., images, buttons) to customize the layout.
- Insert blocks like:
- Customize:
- Add any colors, styles, or additional elements to personalize the mega menu.
- Edit the Header Template Part:
- In the Site Editor, open the Header template part.
- Insert the HM Mega Menu Block:
- Add the
HM Mega Menu Block
to the header inside the Navigation Block. - Add a label to the Mega Menu uat the block section, on the right side of your screen.
- Link it to the template part created for the mega menu (e.g., "Mega Menu").
- Add the
- Save Changes
- Preview on the Front-End:
- Visit your site's homepage to see the mega menu in action.
- Fix Positioning Issues:
- Ensure the mega menu is properly aligned and sticky (if needed).
- Enhance Styling:
- Customize colors, spacing, and other design elements to match your site.
- You can create multiple mega menus by repeating these steps and linking them to different template parts.
- Adjust sticky positioning or other advanced behaviors as necessary.
This plugin provides a flexible, code-light way to build and customize mega menus in WordPress!