WordPress: Change Header & Navigation Layout

There are a few different ways in which you can display the header and navigation menu on your site. Firstly, your theme will have designated menu areas. The list of available menu locations are displayed at the bottom of the menu screen under the title “Menu Settings” such as:

  1. Primary Menu – appears above the site title.
  2. Secondary Menu – appears below the site title.
  3. Left Menu – appears on the left of the site title.
  4. Right Menu – appears on the right of the site title.
  5. Footer Menu – appears in the site footer.
  6. Mobile Menu – appears on mobile devices.

After setting up the location, you may also want change the look and feel of your header & navigation. Learn more in our Navigation Menu Settings tutorial.

If you’re new to WordPress and need further help, please also follow our tutorial on How to Create a Menu.