Site Members: Customizing the Members Menu

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This article refers to the previous version of the Members Area app. If you're using the new version, click here. Click here to check which version you're using.
The Members Menu appears on every page of your Members Area, allowing your members to navigate between their private member pages with ease. You can decide which pages appear on the menu and control its layout and design.
In this article, learn how to:

Managing the pages on the Members Menu

You have full control of the pages that appear on your Members Menu. You can choose which pages it shows, change their order and add a submenu to keep your menu neat and minimal.

To manage the pages on the Members Menu:

  1. Go to any Members Area page in your Editor.
  2. Click the Members Menu. 
  3. Click Manage Menu.
  4. Manage the pages of your menu, depending on the Editor you're using: 
A screenshot of the Members Menu page management panel in the Editor

Adjusting the layout of the Members Menu

Change your Members Menu's layout so it fits your style and your member pages. Choose how to display the items by adjusting their alignment, size, direction and more. 
Wix Editor tip:
The available settings depend on the type of menu you have (vertical or horizontal). To change your menu from vertical to horizontal or vice versa, you need to change the layout of your member pages

To adjust the layout of the Members Menu:

  1. Go to any Members Area page in your Editor.
  2. Click the Members Menu. 
  3. Click the Layout icon .
  4. Choose how to adjust the menu layout:
    • How's text aligned?: Align the menu item's title to the left, right or center of the item. 
    • All items are the same size: Enable the toggle to make all menu items the same size, regardless of the length of each title.  
    • Items fill the whole menu: Enable the toggle to stretch the items so they fill up the entire space of the menu. 
    • How are items aligned?: Align your menu items to the left, right or center. 
    • Display items from: Choose whether to display menu items from left to right, or right to left.
    • Hidden items on menus: Edit the text that appears on the "More" item. This item appears when your menu is not wide enough to fit all of the items on it.
A screenshot of the Members Menu layout panel in the Editor

Designing the Members Menu

Customize the look of your Members Menu to fit your aesthetic. Design the menu's background, the text it shows and the borders and corners. You can also design your menu items so they stand out from the rest of the menu when members hover over or select them. 

To design the Members Menu:

  1. Go to any Members Area page in your Editor.
  2. Click the Members Menu. 
  3. Click the Design icon
  4. Design your menu, depending on the Editor you're using:
A screenshot of the Members Menu design panel in the Editor

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