Mobile Menu (Header Layout) - JurnalPress Theme
The Mobile Menu section configures navigation specifically for mobile views. This menu typically appears as a side navigation (off‑canvas) accessible via the menu (hamburger) icon.
Through the Customizer, you can define which components appear, choose the menu icon, set colors and background, and control the maximum menu width.
Location in Customizer
Appearance → Customize → Header → Mobile MenuTabs
This section is divided into two main tabs:
- General – Configure the structure and content of the Mobile Menu
- Style – Configure the visual appearance of the Mobile Menu
General Settings
Side Navigation
Customizer ID: *_mobilemenu
Type: Sortable (Drag & Drop)
Use this option to define which components appear inside the Mobile Menu and their order.
Available components
Menu (
sidenav_menu)
Displays the WordPress navigation menu (primary/mobile menu).Search (
sidenav_search)
Displays a search form inside the mobile menu.Social (
sidenav_social)
Displays social media icons configured in the Social section.HTML (
sidenav_html)
Displays custom HTML content from the editor.
How to use
- Click the ( + ) button to add components to the list
- Use drag & drop to arrange the display order
- Components are shown top‑to‑bottom following the order
HTML Content
Customizer ID: *_htmlmenu1
Type: TinyMCE Editor
Used to add custom HTML content to the Mobile Menu.
Features
- Supports TinyMCE editor
- Supports shortcodes
- Supports the following dynamic placeholders:
| Placeholder | Description |
|---|---|
{current_date} | Today’s date |
{current_year} | Current year |
{site_title} | Site title |
{site_description} | Site description |
{site_url} | Site URL |
Example:
<p>© {current_year} {site_title}</p>Note: This option becomes active when the HTML component is added to Side Navigation.
Style Settings
Display On
Customizer ID: *_mobilemenu_displayin
Type: SVG Button
Choose where the Mobile Menu icon is displayed.
Example choices:
- Mobile only
- Mobile & Tablet
- All devices
(Default: Mobile)
Icon
Customizer ID: *_mobilemenu_icon
Type: SVG Button
Choose the Mobile Menu (hamburger) icon.
Several built‑in icon variations are available:
- Icon 1
- Icon 2
- Icon 3
- Icon 4
This icon is used to open the side navigation.
Background
Customizer ID: *_mobilemenu_bg
Type: Background Control
Configure the Mobile Menu background.
Available options:
- Solid Color
- Gradient
The background applies to the entire side navigation area.
Color
Customizer ID: *_mobilemenu_color
Type: Multi Color
Configure colors for elements inside the Mobile Menu.
| Option | Function |
|---|---|
| Text | Text color |
| Link | Link color |
| Link Hover | Link hover color |
Max Width
Customizer ID: *_mobilemenu_width
Type: Range Slider
Set the maximum width of the Mobile Menu.
- Minimum: 250px
- Maximum: 600px
Useful for ensuring comfortable menu display on mobile and tablet screens.
Gap
Customizer ID: *_mobilemenu_gap
Type: Range Slider
Set spacing between:
- Menu components
- Inner padding of the side navigation
Higher values increase spacing between elements.
- Minimum: 5px
- Maximum: 80px
Tips & Best Practice
- Use a simple order (Search → Menu → Social) for optimal UX
- Limit menu width so it doesn’t cover the entire tablet screen
- Use contrasting colors for better readability
- Leverage HTML Content for copyright, promotions, or CTAs
Summary
The Mobile Menu in JurnalPress gives you full control over:
- Mobile menu structure
- Additional content
- Visual appearance
- Responsiveness
With these settings, you can create a flexible, clean, and user‑friendly mobile navigation experience.
