Menu blocks help organize and display your restaurant's menus directly on your website, offering better SEO benefits than PDF menus. Here's how to use them effectively:

Adding a Menu Block:

1. Edit a page or post
2. Click "Add Block" and select "Menu"
3. Open the block editor using the pencil icon
4. Edit content in the Content tab
5. Customize layout in the Design tab

Creating Menu Structure:

For Menus:

• Enter menu name
• Add three equals signs (===) below it
• Include optional description

For Sections:

• Write section name under corresponding menu
• Add three dashes (---) underneath
• Add optional section description

Adding Menu Items:

• Enter item name
• Write description below
• Include price underneath
• Use slash (/) for price variants (glass/bottle)
• Add $MKT for market prices
• Use + for options or extras

Design Customization:

Style Options:

• Centered: Single-column with centered text
• Multi-column: Multiple columns with left-aligned text

Currency Options:

• USD ($)
• Euro (€)
• Pound (£)
• Yen (￥)

Troubleshooting Tips:

For Alignment Issues:

• Consider content length and descriptions
• Balance item numbers across sections
• Add labels for odd-numbered items

For Formatting:

• Use minimum three equals signs for menus
• Use minimum three dashes for sections
• Press Return after each entry
• Avoid using spaces for separation

For Copying/Pasting: Mac:

• Copy: ⌘ + C
• Paste: ⌘ + Shift + V

Windows:

• Copy: Ctrl + C
• Paste: Ctrl + Shift + V

Best Practices:

• Maintain consistent content volume across menus
• Use similar amounts of content in each category
• Place smaller menus first to avoid extra padding
• Save and reopen block if text doesn't appear while typing

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