How to Edit a Menu in WordPress
- George Apostolov
How to Edit a Menu in WordPress: step-by-step guide
On the left sidebar, hover your mouse cursor over the 'Appearance' option and click 'Editor'.
Tap 'Patterns' afterwards.
Next, click 'Header' to access your website's navigation settings.
Select the header theme that contains the menu you want to edit.
Following that, go to the right-side panel and click 'Navigation'.
Browse the provided list and click the specific menu you want to modify.
Use the options under the Settings and Styles tab to make your desired adjustments.
Once done, click 'Save' to apply the recent changes to the selected website menu.
Click the 'Save' button one more time to confirm your request.
Quick answer: To edit a menu in WordPress, go to Appearance and open the Editor, select Patterns and Header, choose the header theme, click Navigation, and pick your menu. Make your adjustments using the Settings and Styles tab, then click Save twice to apply and confirm your changes.
About this WordPress tutorial
Update and customize your WordPress website menus easily by modifying navigation settings, styles, and options within the Editor. This guide shows how to edit a Menu in WordPress in 9 steps, starting with "On the left sidebar, hover your mouse cursor over the 'Appearance' option and click 'Ed..." and finishing with "Click the 'Save' button one more time to confirm your request". The interactive demo above is a click-through copy of the real WordPress interface, so you can rehearse each step before doing it in your own account.
Frequently asked questions
How many steps does it take to edit a Menu in WordPress?
9 steps. Each one is listed in order above, and the demo highlights exactly where to click.
Can I try it without changing my own account?
Yes. Clicking through the demo doesn't touch your WordPress data or settings. Once you know the flow, repeat it in your own workspace.
This tutorial is filed under WordPress. Related guides: How to Edit CSS in Wordpress, How to Edit Homepage on WordPress and How to Edit HTML in WordPress Posts. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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