> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://foxecom.gitbook.io/megamog-theme/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://foxecom.gitbook.io/megamog-theme/sales-boosting/mega-menu.md).

# Mega menu

Learn to elevate your store navigation with a seamless and user-friendly mega menu created with FoxKit

A mega menu is an expanded and visually appealing menu that displays multiple navigation options and subcategories in a single dropdown panel.

A well-designed mega menu simplifies the browsing process for your customers.

* &#x20;It provides a clear overview of your store's product categories and subcategories, allowing users to quickly find what they want.&#x20;
* It reduces the number of clicks required to navigate through your site, enhancing user satisfaction and encouraging exploration of your product offerings.

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## Create a mega menu

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**Steps:**

1. In FoxKit > **FoxKit power** > choose **Mega menu**
2. Select **Create menu**
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Give your menu a name and select the layout for it.

You can choose 1 of the 2 layout options for your mega menu. It can be:

* **Horizontal menu**: In a horizontal mega menu, the parent menu items stand at the top; and sub-items, or child menu items, spread out underneath them.

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* **Vertical menu**: In a vertical mega menu, the parent menu items stand on the left side; and sub-items, or child menu items, branch out from them to the right.

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Each submenu item can be chosen as:

* Pure text link: Link the item to a certain collection, product, landing page, etc.
* Text link with image banner: A menu banner can attract customers' attention and communicate your messages more effectively.

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### General

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* **Title**: Insert your menu item label;
* **Link**: paste the page URL or select a page from your Shopify store that you want to link the menu item with, or simply leave it blank.

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&#x20;Include the full URL of that page, including the URL's HTTPS protocol.
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* Check the option **Open link in a new tab** if needed.

### Submenu settings

* Determine your **Submenu layout** as Mega/Dropdown;

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* Select how the submenu is opened: by hovering/clicking;
* Select the Dropdown container width: Full width/ Auto width;
* Enable to show content in the container if needed;
* Set the number of submenu columns: 1-6 columns or based on the number of submenu items being added to the menu item.

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### Image Banner

This feature lets you create a visually appealing **banner with an image**, heading, button, and optional custom styling. It can be used to highlight promotions, collections, or announcements on your storefront.

* Image
* Image Width
* Heading
* Button Label
* Text Color
* Custom Class

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### Icon & Badge

You can set the **Icon** and **Badge** for each menu item to attract customers or visitors' attention.

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{% tab title="How the icon is added to the menu item" %}

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{% tab title="How the badge is added to the menu item" %}

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#### Icon

The **Icon** will be positioned beside the menu item label.

Select your preferred icon in the **Select icon** field.

Then, adjust the **Icon size** to fit the menu item (10px-50px) and change the **Icon color**.

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#### Badge

The **Badge** will be positioned next to the menu item label.

Enable/Disable the **Badge** by toggling the **Show badge** option.

Insert the content you want in the **Badge label** to show on the menu item.

Then, you can also adjust the suitable **Badge background color** and **Badge text color** to highlight i&#x74;**.**

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### Visibility

Select in what view that menu item and submenu items are displayed.

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## Style your mega menu

To change the styling of the mega menu, choose **Appearance**.

Some details of the mega menu that you can change are:

* Menu layout
  * Horizontal
  * Vertical
* Menu width
  * Fill container
  * Fixed width
* Menu bar background: Change color
* Menu text color
* Menu text hover color
* Space between items
* Submenu design
  * Background: Change color
  * Text: Change color
  * Text hover: Change color

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## Change the settings of your mega menu

* Title
* Render method - **we recommend you don't change this option if you're not sure what it does**
  * Custom element
  * Replace by selectors
* CSS Selector
* CSS selector of mobile menu

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Need help in adding the mega menu to your theme? Don't hesitate to drop us a message via our in-app live chat or email <happytohelp@foxecom.com> 💬
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