Why is my site menu different on my phone?

Summary: This guide explains that when viewing your Sites website on mobile devices or smaller screens, the main menu will automatically condense to a minimized icon, ensuring the site remains responsive, easy to navigate, and visually appealing across all screen sizes.


Before You Begin

  • This behavior is automatic and is a standard feature of responsive web design.
  • No administrator action is required to enable this feature.

Step-by-Step Instructions

1.  View your website on a Desktop / Large Viewing Screen. [The full Main Menu links are visible and displayed horizontally.]

2.  View your website on a Mobile / Small Viewing Screen.     

3.  Observe the automatic change: The full menu will automatically condense into a minimized icon (often a hamburger icon ). [This is the mobile / small viewing screen menu example.]

4.  Click the condensed icon to expand the menu links for navigation.

Desktop / Large Viewing Screen Menu Example:

Sites Desktop menu.png

Mobile / Small Viewing Screen Menu Example: 

Sites Mobile Menu.png


Troubleshooting & FAQs

  • How do I disable the mobile menu condensation? This feature cannot be disabled. It is essential for responsive web design, ensuring your website remains usable and accessible on smaller screens without horizontal scrolling.
  • Why does the condensation happen on my large desktop screen sometimes? Condensation occurs whenever the browser window size is reduced below a certain threshold, even on a large monitor, to simulate a smaller device view.