--- title: How to Create Menu Headers (Dropdowns)  description: If you're building or redesigning your primary navigation menu, read this article to learn how to create placeholder menu items! --- [![uConnect](https://s41911.pcdn.co/wp-content/uploads/logo.svg)](https://www.gouconnect.com/) - [Knowledge Base](https://support.gouconnect.com/) - [Career Everywhere](https://www.gouconnect.com/career-everywhere/) - [Community](https://www.gouconnect.com/career-everywhere/community/access/) - [Submit a Ticket](https://share.hsforms.com/10AUHU9-DRi-Bw3fdB-SUYA8bok) - [Support Portal Login](https://support.gouconnect.com/_hcms/mem/login) ✕ ## Submit a Ticket Loading support form... [Skip to content](https://support.gouconnect.com/en/articles/10308945-how-to-create-placeholder-menu-header-tabs-and-ensure-consistent-menu-design#main-content) Open main navigation Close main navigation What do you need help with today? - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. 1. [uConnect Knowledge Base](https://support.gouconnect.com/en/articles) 2. [Platform Design](https://support.gouconnect.com/en/articles/platform-design) # How to Create Menu Headers (Dropdowns)  ## Creating menu headers or dropdowns for your primary (main) menu is a useful way to organize and structure your virtual career center's navigation. This article will guide you through the process of adding placeholder tabs to your menu and ensuring that they have a consistent color and appearance. Creating menu headers or dropdowns for your primary (main) menu is a useful way to organize and structure your virtual career center's navigation. This article will guide you through the process of adding placeholder tabs to your menu and ensuring that they have a consistent color and appearance.   How-To Video Step 1: Access the Admin Dashboard 1. Navigate to your platform's admin dashboard. 2. Locate the **Menus** section, typically found under the **Customize>Menus** option. Step 2: Select the Menu to Edit 1. From the Menus section, select the menu you want to edit. For most uConnect platforms, this will be the **Primary Navigation** or **Main Menu**. 2. If it isn’t already selected, click on the menu name and press the **Select** button to load it. Step 3: Add a Placeholder Menu Tab 1. To create a placeholder header, use the **Custom Links** option. 2. Enter a backslash (`/`) in the URL field. This serves as a placeholder if you don’t want the tab to link to any page. 3. Add the desired text for your tab (e.g., "Who We Serve" or "Explore Career Paths"). 4. Click **Add to Menu** to add the new tab. Step 4: Organize the New Tab 1. The newly added tab will appear at the bottom of the menu. 2. Drag and drop the tab to the desired position within the menu hierarchy. 3. Click **Save Menu** to save your changes. Step 5: Preview the Menu 1. Open your homepage in another tab to preview the changes. 2. Check that the new header tab appears correctly in the menu. Step 6: Ensure Menu Items Have Consistent Colors 1. If a menu tab is highlighted in a different color, it may still have the backslash (`/`) in its URL field. 2. Return to the **Customize>Menus** section and locate the affected tabs. 3. For each tab, remove the backslash from the URL field. 4. Save the menu again to apply the changes. Step 7: Verify Updates 1. Refresh your homepage to confirm that all menu tabs now have the same color and design. 2. If needed, repeat the process for any additional tabs. Conclusion By following these steps, you can create placeholder drop-down tabs for your menu and ensure they appear uniform. This simple adjustment will help maintain a professional and cohesive design for your website’s navigation. 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