How to Style Website Header Navigation: A Complete Guide

How to Style Website Header Navigation: A Complete Guide

By Michael Chen

December 13, 2024 at 02:12 PM

Navigation links form a critical part of your website's user experience, directing visitors to different sections. Customization options vary based on your site version (7.0 or 7.1).

Version 7.1 Navigation Settings

  • Access through the header editor
  • Customize layout, colors, spacing, and mobile appearance
  • Control navigation position and fixed/scroll behavior
  • Adjust font settings through Site Styles > Fonts > Allocate Styles

Version 7.0 Navigation Settings

  • Manage through Site Styles panel
  • Look for settings containing "Navigation" in their name
  • Use the blue marker box to identify navigation-specific settings
  • Customize fonts, colors, spacing, and alignment

Man wearing a brown leather jacket.

Man wearing a brown leather jacket.

Key Customization Options:

  • Font: Type, size, weight, and style
  • Colors: Links and social media icons
  • Layout: Horizontal or vertical positioning
  • Spacing: Padding between links
  • Mobile display: Menu icon or hamburger menu

Mobile Navigation Features:

  • Collapses into menu icon (☰) or "Menu" text
  • Customizable through header editor (7.1) or Site Styles (7.0)
  • Responsive breakpoints vary by template
  • Options to hide menu icon in some templates

Best Practices:

  • Keep navigation titles concise
  • Group related pages in dropdowns
  • Consider mobile visibility when planning layout
  • Maintain consistent branding across devices
  • Test navigation across different screen sizes

Template-specific features and limitations apply. Some advanced customization options may require custom code, which falls outside standard support coverage.

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