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# Adding a heading menu item in Joomla

> Discover how to add menu item headings in Joomla to organize links and images. Follow our step-by-step guide using Joomla's menu settings.

Menu item heading can provide a way to separate links with images or text in a menu. It also can be used to give a title to a group of links or allow a short description before each link or group of links. This article shows you how to add a menu item heading to your website powered by [Joomla](https://hosting.com/hosting/platforms/joomla-hosting).

## Creating a new heading menu item in Joomla

To configure a new heading menu item, follow these steps:

1. Log in to your Joomla site with an administrator account.
2. On the top bar, click on **Menus**, and then click on **Main Menu**. Next click on **Add New Menu Item**: <img src="https://static.hosting.com/kb/kb-joomla-menu-4.png" />
3. On the **Menu Item Manager** page, click **New** to add a new **Menu Heading**:

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4. Enter a name for the Menu title:

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5. Click on the **Select,** and then click on **System Links**, then on **Menu Heading** on the available selection for **Menu Item Type**: <img src="https://static.hosting.com/kb/kb-joomla-menu-1.png" />
6. Change the **Status** to **Published** and finally click on **Save** to save the changes:

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7. Click on the created new Menu Heading to move the location, if required:\\
   ![](https://static.hosting.com/kb/kb-joomla-menu-3.png)
8. Save and **Preview** the Menu Heading on Joomla Site:\\
   ![](https://static.hosting.com/kb/kb-joomla-menu-2.png)

## More information

For more information on Heading Menu Item, please visit the following link: [https://docs.joomla.org/Help39:Menus\_Menu\_Item\_Menu\_Item\_Heading](https://docs.joomla.org/Help39:Menus_Menu_Item_Menu_Item_Heading)

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