How to Customize Site Navigation: A Complete Style Guide

How to Customize Site Navigation: A Complete Style Guide

By Michael Chen

December 13, 2024 at 12:55 PM

Navigation Style Customization Guide

Site navigation links help visitors explore your content. Learn how to customize their appearance across your website.

Before You Start

  • Add navigation links through the Pages panel
  • Edit link text via Navigation Title in Page Settings
  • Arrange links by dragging and dropping in Pages panel
  • Unlinked pages won't appear in navigation

Font and Size Customization

In Version 7.1:

  1. Open Site Styles
  2. Navigate to Fonts > Assign Styles
  3. Select "Site Navigation"
  4. Choose font family, weight, and size
  5. Save changes

In Version 7.0:

  1. Access Site Styles
  2. Look for Navigation tweaks
  3. Adjust font name, style, size, spacing

Color Customization

Version 7.1:

  1. Open header editor
  2. Click Style
  3. Select Navigation Color

Version 7.0:

  1. Access Site Styles
  2. Open Colors section
  3. Edit Navigation Link color
  4. Save changes

Layout and Spacing

  • Desktop: Adjust header display mode
  • Mobile: Customize menu icon appearance
  • Template-specific options available for position and alignment
  • Look for Navigation Position or Alignment tweaks

Mobile Navigation Features

  • Links collapse behind Menu/☰ icon
  • Header buttons remain visible
  • Font size fixed on mobile
  • Template-specific display options
  • Some templates allow icon customization

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Template-Specific Display

Common layouts include:

  • Horizontal top navigation
  • Vertical sidebar navigation
  • Center/left/right alignment options
  • Responsive breakpoints for mobile view

Advanced Options

  • Hover effects for link interaction
  • Active state styling for current page
  • Custom spacing and padding
  • Mobile breakpoint adjustments
  • Icon visibility controls

Remember: Mobile display options vary by template and version. Consult your template guide for specific features and limitations.

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