> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.pakk.io/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.pakk.io/websites/configuration-and-customisation/navigation-menus/slots/main-menu.md). # Main Menu The `main menu` is the heart of your site navigation. It can either be displayed at the top, as part of the header (on desktop) or as a vertical slide in menu (on mobile). There is also the option to use the vertical format even on desktop (see 'Additional Points') ### **Default Generated Links** Automatically generates a menu based on the product categories you have created in the 'Categories' section of the admin panel. Additionally, 'On Sale' and 'New' categories are included if configured in the 'Pages -> Other pages' section of this website. ### **Additional Points** **Header Layout** The main menu display depends on how you have your `Header Layout` set. For 'Horizontal Layout', the main menu will display as part of the header when on desktop, but as a vertical side menu when on desktop. If you choose 'Vertical Layout', the menu will always be a vertical side menu. **Graphic vs Text Menu** Text Menu consists of links only and supports up to three levels of categories. This option is simple and lightweight, ideal for text-based navigation. Graphic Menu displays images for each subcategory (you need to set an image for each category) and supports only two levels of categories on desktop in the classic header. The visual result of the Graphic Menu can vary significantly depending on the header configuration chosen. For example, in a classic dropdown menu, the images are large and can display detailed visuals, making it ideal for more complex images. However, in vertical and mobile menus (as well as, on a horizontal no dropdown menu), the images are rendered smaller, so it's better to use simpler, icon-style images to ensure clarity. Additionally, the level at which the images are displayed may vary depending on the header configuration. When the Graphic Menu is selected, the images are not only added to the main navigation menus but also to the category pages. If a category has subcategories, the navigation presented on the category page will include these images. With the Text Menu option, navigation on category pages will be text-only, without images. Note: Be mindful of the type of images you choose, as more detailed images may not render well in compact views. **No Menu** > > Be careful if you intent to select the 'No Menu' option for your main menu - it implies that in mobile layout, no aux bar menu will be visible either, since on mobile (and vertical header layout), the aux bar menu lives inside the sidebar, and since you have chosen 'no menu' there will be no way to open the sidebar. --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com. ## Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter, and the optional `goal` query parameter: ``` GET https://docs.pakk.io/websites/configuration-and-customisation/navigation-menus/slots/main-menu.md?ask=&goal= ``` `ask` is the immediate question: it should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. `goal` is optional and describes the broader end goal you are ultimately trying to accomplish on behalf of the user. GitBook uses it to tailor the answer towards what is most useful for that goal. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.