Space Menu | Communifire Documentation

The space menu includes links to content, custom tabs, and space options. You can add, edit, and remove items from the space menu. You can also reset the space menu to the system default.

Add Tab

1. In the header, click Spaces and click a space.
2. In the space menu, click Edit navigation.
3. Click Add Item.
4. A new item will appear at the top of the list. Click the edit icon.
5. Fill out the item properties:
   • Select an Icon. Use the search to quickly find an icon. (Optional)
   • Enter a Tab Name.
   • Select an Item type and configure the item:
     • Link: Enter a URL.
     • Content List: Select the content type.
     • Content: Search for content in the space. Select a content type to narrow the search.
     • Group: Creates a group of tabs. You can drag other tabs into the group.
       • Show tab name: Displays the tab name as a header.
       • Alphabetical sorting: Automatically alphabetizes the items in the group.
       • Can be collapsed: Allows the group name to collapse or expand the group of tabs.
     • Sub menu: Creates an expandable menu. You can drag other tabs into the sub menu.
       • Alphabetical sorting: Automatically alphabetizes the navigation items in the sub menu.
     • Break: Adds a line between tabs.
     • Manage: Links to Manage Space .
     • Info: Links to Space Info 
     • Search: Links to  Space Search .
     • Home: Links to the Space Homepage .
   • Check Open in new tab to make the link open in a new tab.
6. Click Advanced and configure more settings:
   • CSS class: Enter a CSS class to apply custom styling. (Optional)
   • Upload image for icon: Upload an icon file. (Optional)
7. Click Save.
8. Drag and drop tabs to change their order.

Edit Tab

1. In the header, click Spaces and click a space.
2. In the space menu, click Edit navigation.
3. For a tab, click the edit icon.
4. Make changes to the tab.
5. Click Save.

Delete Tab

Note: Deleting a space tab doesn't disable the content type. To disable content types, go to Manage Space: Application Settings  instead.

1. In the header, click Spaces and click a space.
2. In the space menu, click Edit navigation.
3. For a tab, click the  delete icon.
4. Click Yes.

Reset Space Menu

Need to start over with a space menu? Reset it to the system default.

1. In the header, click Spaces and click a space.
2. In the space menu, click Edit navigation.
3. Click Reset.
4. Click Yes.

Space Menu Editing Permission

By default, only space administrators and moderators can edit the space menu. To allow other roles to edit the space menu, go to Manage Space > Permissions > Space and check the Admin View permission for the role. Note that this will also allow the role to enter Manage Space.

Related

How to Display the Space Menu in the Wikis Section

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How to Hide the Leave Space Button

Hide the Leave Space button in the space menu to prevent people from leaving key spaces.