{"id":5234,"date":"2025-01-14T10:10:05","date_gmt":"2025-01-14T10:10:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.names.co.uk\/support\/?post_type=ht_kb&#038;p=5234"},"modified":"2025-01-14T10:10:06","modified_gmt":"2025-01-14T10:10:06","slug":"how-to-hide-pages-in-the-menu","status":"publish","type":"ht_kb","link":"https:\/\/www.names.co.uk\/support\/articles\/how-to-hide-pages-in-the-menu\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Hide Pages in the Menu"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-nco-info-block\"><p class=\"nco-info-block-content\"><strong>Info:<\/strong> This article applies to Website Builder purchases made after 14<sup>th<\/sup> January 2025. For further assistance, please contact our support team.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>In this article, you will learn how to <strong>hide a page<\/strong>. This can be utilised if you prefer not to have a specific page appear in your website\u2019s menu. The page will still be accessible via a direct link, but it won\u2019t be listed in the menu for visitors.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Getting Started<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To get started, you first need to log into the web builder through your Online Control Panel. Unsure how to do so? Follow our guide <a href=\"https:\/\/www.names.co.uk\/support\/articles\/how-to-access-your-control-panel\/\">HERE<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step One<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Click <strong>Pages<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:1px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"518\" height=\"233\" src=\"https:\/\/www.names.co.uk\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/image-11.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5237\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.names.co.uk\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/image-11.png 518w, https:\/\/www.names.co.uk\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/image-11-300x135.png 300w, https:\/\/www.names.co.uk\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/image-11-50x22.png 50w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 518px) 100vw, 518px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:1px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step Two<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Choose the page you want to hide and click the <strong>Show page in the navigation menu<\/strong> option. When the button is blue, the page will be visible in the menu. When the button is grey, the page will be hidden from the menu.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:1px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1012\" height=\"602\" src=\"https:\/\/www.names.co.uk\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/image-12.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5236\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.names.co.uk\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/image-12.png 1012w, https:\/\/www.names.co.uk\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/image-12-300x178.png 300w, https:\/\/www.names.co.uk\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/image-12-768x457.png 768w, https:\/\/www.names.co.uk\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/image-12-50x30.png 50w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1012px) 100vw, 1012px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:1px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Once the desired changes have been made, you can (re)publish the site.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-nco-advice-block\"><p class=\"nco-advice-block-content\"><strong>TIP:<\/strong> If you need to make any edits to the hidden page, click <strong>Edit<\/strong> to do so.\u00a0<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1012\" height=\"602\" src=\"https:\/\/www.names.co.uk\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/image-10.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5235\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.names.co.uk\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/image-10.png 1012w, https:\/\/www.names.co.uk\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/image-10-300x178.png 300w, https:\/\/www.names.co.uk\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/image-10-768x457.png 768w, https:\/\/www.names.co.uk\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/image-10-50x30.png 50w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1012px) 100vw, 1012px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:1px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have any further questions, simply&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/admin.names.co.uk\/tech_support\/tracking\/add.php\">raise a support request<\/a><\/strong>&nbsp;from within your Online Control Panel or call us on&nbsp;<strong>0345 363 3634<\/strong>. Our Support team are here to help and ready to assist you with your enquiry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For assistance raising a support request please follow the following&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.names.co.uk\/support\/articles\/how-to-open-a-support-enquiry\/\">guide<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:62px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.names.co.uk\/website-builder?PR=BRT113\"><strong>Explore Website Builder<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:62px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Can I hide a page from my website&#8217;s menu?<\/summary>\n<p>Hiding pages from your site&#8217;s menu is simple and gives you control over navigation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Website builders provide an easy way to hide pages without deleting them, keeping your content safe while removing it from the main menu.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hidden pages remain accessible through direct links and can be useful for landing pages or draft content.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The hide feature helps you organise your site&#8217;s structure without immediately showing all pages.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Hiding pages ensures your website looks clean and professional.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>How do I add a new page and manage its visibility?<\/summary>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.names.co.uk\/support\/articles\/how-to-add-a-new-page?PR=BRT113\">Adding a new page<\/a> is straightforward with modern website builders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>When creating a page, you can instantly control its menu visibility during the process.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.names.co.uk\/support\/articles\/how-to-add-a-subpage\/?PR=BRT113\">add a subpage<\/a> as a child to an existing menu item, creating a clear site structure.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The page creation tools let you <a href=\"https:\/\/www.names.co.uk\/support\/articles\/how-to-reorder-pages-in-the-menu\/?PR=BRT113\">easily reorder pages<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.names.co.uk\/support\/articles\/how-to-delete-a-page\/?PR=BRT113\">delete pages<\/a>, or adjust their visibility.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Website builders make page management simple for everyone.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Can I hide sections of a page?<\/summary>\n<p>Managing page sections gives you detailed control over your website&#8217;s look.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Website builders allow you to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.names.co.uk\/support\/articles\/how-to-add-a-new-section\/?PR=BRT113\">add<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.names.co.uk\/support\/articles\/how-to-delete-a-section\/?PR=BRT113\">delete<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.names.co.uk\/support\/articles\/how-to-move-or-copy-a-section\/?PR=BRT113\">copy or move<\/a> sections to refine your page layout.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.names.co.uk\/support\/articles\/how-to-change-the-name-of-your-site\/?PR=BRT113\">change the name of your website<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.names.co.uk\/support\/articles\/how-to-change-the-name-of-pages-on-your-site\/?PR=BRT113\">individual pages<\/a> directly in the site editor.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Our builder lets you copy sections between pages, maintaining consistent design.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Effective section management helps create a professional website.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>What happens to a hidden page&#8217;s content?<\/summary>\n<p>Hiding a page is different from deleting it, offering flexibility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Hidden pages keep all their content intact and can be edited or made visible again later.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>These pages are removed from the main menu but remain in your website&#8217;s backend.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You can still access hidden pages through direct links or in your website builder.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Managing page visibility helps you create the perfect website experience.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In this article, you will learn how to hide a page. 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