How to Style Website Header Navigation: A Complete Guide
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
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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.