Submenus

Overview All plans 1 min read

A submenu is the panel that opens when a shopper hovers over or clicks a top-level item. Every type starts the same way: in the editor’s Elements tree, click Add submenu under a top-level item, point to a group in Select template, and click Select on a template.

(1) Add submenu, (2) choose a group in Select template

Dropdown menuA simple list of links, with optional deeper levels. Mega menuA wide panel of blocks: links, images, products and more. Tabbed menuSwitch between groups of content inside one submenu.Pro Masonry layoutStack blocks of different heights in columns, or use a Special menu.Pro

Which one should I use?

Type	Best for	Group in Select template	Plan
Dropdown menu	A short list of links, with optional deeper levels	Dropdown menu (flyout menu)	All plans
Mega menu	Columns of links, images, products or a contact form	Mega menu	All plans; product list and carousel templates need Growth Navigation or Pro Navigation
Tabbed menu	Groups such as Men, Women and Kids in one submenu	Tabs	Pro Navigation
Masonry layout and Special menu	Large catalogs: uneven columns, or a category list with a panel per category	Special menu	Pro Navigation

Note

Templates your plan doesn’t include show a plan badge and Upgrade to use instead of Select. See Plans and billing.

Related pages

• Blocks overviewAdd blocks such as links, images, products and countdowns to a mega menu or tab.
• Edit a menu itemChange an item's title, link, icon, colors, badge, submenu and visibility, or duplicate, move and delete it.
• Why doesn't my menu show on my store?A step-by-step checklist when the menu is missing from your storefront or looks wrong.

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