How to Edit the Navigation Bar in WordPress
- George Apostolov
How to Edit the Navigation Bar in WordPress: step-by-step guide
On the left sidebar, hover your mouse cursor over the 'Appearance' option and click 'Menus'.
To add new items to the navigation bar, simply head over to the Add Menu Items section and pick your preferred navigation menu type.
After that, select one from the provided options and then click 'Add to Menu'.
To edit the menu items and the structure of the navigation bar, head over to the Menu Structure section and select the specific item you wish to edit.
From here, you may revise the default navigation label, change the position of the selected menu item, or remove it from the navigation bar.
Once done, click 'Save Menu' to apply the recent changes to the navigation bar of your WordPress website.
Quick answer: To edit the navigation bar in WordPress, hover over Appearance and click Menus, add items from the Add Menu Items section, adjust their structure and labels in the Menu Structure section, and click Save Menu to apply your changes.
About this WordPress tutorial
Customize your WordPress navigation bar by adding, rearranging, and editing menu items using the Menus tool under Appearance. This guide shows how to edit the Navigation Bar in WordPress in 6 steps, starting with "On the left sidebar, hover your mouse cursor over the 'Appearance' option and click 'Me..." and finishing with "Once done, click 'Save Menu' to apply the recent changes to the navigation bar of your...". 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 the Navigation Bar in WordPress?
6 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 the WordPress Site, How to Embed a Google Map in WordPress and How to Embed a Video in WordPress. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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