Quick answer
Navigation changes should preserve useful destinations and remain usable on phones and with a keyboard. Block themes commonly use Navigation blocks; other themes may use a menu screen or builder-managed header.
Before you begin
Identify the menu location and pages it serves. Determine whether the header is shared and save its current structure before editing.
What to do
- Open the existing menu or header editor. Confirm you selected primary, footer, account, or mobile navigation rather than a similarly named menu.
- Add the final destination URL and a clear label. Changing menu wording does not normally require changing the destination page’s URL.
- Arrange items and submenu relationships around visitor tasks. Avoid putting every page into the top level.
- Preview at narrow and wide widths. Operate submenus by keyboard and check that mobile close controls remain visible.
- Save and check the public website. If the old menu persists, inspect the relevant cache before repeating the edit.
How to check the result
Follow every changed link, including external, telephone, and email destinations. Review another site section because shared navigation affects more than the page where you opened the editor. Check active-page indication where provided.
If you need help
If one menu differs from another, the theme may use separate mobile or footer settings. Send the URL, width, and menu location. A missing destination or unintended submenu change is more useful evidence than simply reporting that navigation looks wrong.
Related help
- Find the correct editor for a WordPress page
- Check website layouts on phones, tablets, and computers
- Plan redirects when website page addresses change
Official references
Reviewed October 31, 2026. Interfaces, vendor availability, and account features can change. Check your current account before making changes.
