As an experienced website operation expert, I am well-acquainted with all the functions of AnQiCMS, especially its design concepts in content management and user experience optimization.Today, let's delve deeply into a seemingly simple yet crucial feature for website structure and user experience: how the display order of AnQiCMS navigation menu items is managed and adjusted in the backend.

A clear, logical navigation menu is the foundation of a successful website.It not only helps users find the information they need quickly, but is also an important basis for search engines to understand the structure of websites.AnQiCMS knows this and therefore provides an intuitive and effective way to manage the navigation menu.

Overview of AnQiCMS navigation menu structure

In AnQiCMS, the management of the navigation menu is located in the "Background Settings" area under the "Navigation Settings" module in the background.You will find that it is not just a single menu list, but also introduces the concept of 'navigation category management'.This means you can create independent navigation menu groups for different areas of the website, such as a "primary navigation" for the top of the website, a "friend links" or "auxiliary navigation" for the footer, or even a "popular categories" navigation for the sidebar.This classification management method greatly enhances the flexibility and maintainability of the website layout.

AnQiCMS' navigation menu supports a maximum of two-level hierarchical structure, that is, a main menu item can have sub-menu items at the next level.This design can meet the complex navigation needs of most corporate websites, making the website structure clear and easy to access.

The core mechanism for adjusting the display order of the navigation menu

After entering the "Navigation SettingsHere is listed all the created menu items and their details, including the display name, link type (built-in link, category page link, external link, etc.), subtitle, and description.Display orderThe field is the key to controlling the menu arrangement

AnQiCMS uses an intuitive numerical sorting mechanism: you set a number for each navigation link, and the system arranges them from smallest to largest according to these numbers.This means that the smaller the number, the closer the menu item is displayed on the front end.For example, if you want the "HomeWhen you create a new navigation link, its 'Display Order' field is usually set to 99 by default, which means it will be placed after all menu items less than 99.

To adjust the order of a menu item, simply edit the menu item, modify the value of its 'Display Order', and then save it.The system will automatically reorder based on the latest values and reflect immediately on the website front-end.

The actual operation process and precautions

In terms of specific operations, the steps to adjust the order of the navigation menu are very direct:

  1. Log in to the AnQiCMS backend, find and click on the menu bar on the left:Backend settings.
  2. In the submenu of "Backend Settings", select:Navigation settingsEnter the navigation management page.
  3. Firstly, confirm which "navigation category" (such as: default navigation) you want to adjust.If the menu item to be adjusted does not belong to an existing category, you can add it first in the 'Navigation Category Management'.
  4. Under the selected navigation category, find the navigation link you want to adjust the order, click the "Edit" button on the right.
  5. Locate to the "Display orderField. Modify its value to your desired order (the smaller the number, the earlier it is).
  6. After completing the modification, click theConfirmorSavebutton at the bottom of the page to make the changes effective.
  7. Return to the website front page and refresh the page to see the adjustment result of the navigation menu order.

It is worth noting that the navigation menu sorting of AnQiCMS currently relies mainly on manual input of numbers, and does not support drag-and-drop sorting.This may require more patience and planning when managing a large number of menu items, but its accuracy is also guaranteed.When setting a nested menu (submenu), the "display order

By using this simple and effective numerical sorting method, AnQiCMS empowers website operators with complete control over the navigation menu, ensuring that the website structure can be optimized and adjusted according to business needs and user feedback at any time.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  1. How does the display order of the AnQiCMS navigation menu affect the multi-level menu?AnQiCMS supports up to two-level navigation menus.The display order is first applied to the top-level menu items, the smaller the number, the closer to the front.For secondary sub-menus, their display order is within the parent menu they belong to.This means that you need to make sure the order of the parent menu is correct before you can adjust the order of the submenu under each parent menu.

  2. Can I adjust the order of the navigation menu in the AnQiCMS backend by dragging?The navigation menu sorting function of the current AnQiCMS is mainly managed through the numerical input of the 'Display Order' field, and does not support drag-and-drop sorting.You need to manually edit the 'Display Order' value of each navigation link to adjust their arrangement.

  3. How will the system handle it if the 'Display Order' value of two navigation menu items is set to the same?In most cases, if two or more navigation menu items have the same 'display order' value, the system will arrange them according to the order of creation or last modification in the background, that is, the ones created or modified first will be listed first.To ensure accurate display order, it is recommended to set a unique 'display order' value for each menu item.