Menu Blocks allow you to display restaurant menus directly on your website in an SEO-friendly format, replacing traditional PDF menus. Here's how to create and customize them effectively:

Adding a Menu Block

1. Edit a page or post
2. Click Add Block or an insertion point
3. Select "Menu" from the options
4. Click the pencil icon to open the block editor

Creating Menu Structure

To add a menu category:

• Type the menu name
• Add three or more equal signs (===) below it
• Include an optional description

Adding Sections:

• Enter section name under the menu
• Add three or more hyphens (---) below
• Include optional section description

Adding Menu Items:

1. Enter item name under a section
2. Add item description
3. Include price below description
4. Use slashes (/) for price variants (glass/bottle)
5. Use $MKT for market prices
6. Add options with + on new lines

Design Customization

Menu Styles:

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

Currency Options:

• $ (dollar)
• € (Euro)
• £ (pound)
• ￥(yen)

Troubleshooting Tips:

1. Alignment Issues:

• Add HTML tag for odd-numbered items
• Consider content distribution across columns

2. Formatting Problems:

• Use minimum three equal signs/hyphens
• Press Enter after each entry
• Avoid using spacebar for separation

3. Copy/Paste Shortcuts: Mac:

• Copy: ⌘ + C
• Paste: ⌘ + SHIFT + V

Windows:

• Copy: CTRL + C
• Paste: CTRL + SHIFT + V

For proper formatting, maintain consistent content volume across menu categories and ensure proper spacing between elements.

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