1. Introduction
By following these precise instructions, you will be able to efficiently set up and organize your menu categories for a seamless user experience.
2. Click "Products"
Access the product section.
3. Click "Taxonomies"
Navigate to the taxonomies tab.
4. Click "New Taxonomy"
Create a new taxonomy.
5. Input Product Info: Name, Slug and Code
Input Mandatory Taxonomy Info. Provide a name for the taxonomy, in this case, we want to create menu categories so the name "Categories" is appropriate. In the Slug field type the name of your new taxonomy, in this case, "categories". In the Code field type the name of your new taxonomy, in this case, "categories".
6. Click "Save"
Save the changes made and navigate to Taxonomies page.
7. Click newly created Taxonomy named "Categories"
After entering the newly created Taxonomy you can now create new categories (Drinks, Appetizers, Pizza, etc.)
8. Click "New Taxon"
Add a new Taxon, this will be the name of the new Category you'd like to add (Drinks, Appetizers, Pizza, etc.).
9. Input Taxon Info: Name, Slug, Code, Description
Input Mandatory Taxon Info.
10. Set the Display Order
Enter a number in the Display Order field to control where this category appears in your menu. The lower the number, the earlier the category is shown — so the most first category should be set to 1, with subsequent categories numbered sequentially.
11. Click "Save"
Save the changes made.
By following this process, you can effortlessly create and manage as many menu categories and subcategories as your restaurant requires. The structured approach ensures a clear, user-friendly menu that’s easy to navigate and customize for your needs. Setting the Display Order ensures your customers always see your most important menu categories first.