Left Navigation
Table of Contents
Objective
This guide explains how Left Navigation works in Cascade CMS and how to configure, organize, and manage pages that appear in the left-hand navigation menu.
When to Use This Process
Use this guide when you need to:
Add a page to the left navigation
Reorder items in the left navigation
Remove a page from the left navigation
Understand how folder structure affects left navigation display
Overview
Left Navigation is automatically generated based on folder structure and page configuration within Cascade CMS.
It typically reflects:
The current section’s folder hierarchy
The order of pages within a folder
Navigation display settings configured on individual pages
Changes to folder structure or page order directly impact the left navigation.
This type of navigation is called dynamic navigation because it’s automatically generated and updated.
Before You Start
You are logged into Cascade CMS
You are working in the correct folder
You understand how folder hierarchy impacts navigation
You have previewed your site structure
How Left Navigation Is Controlled
Left Navigation is determined by:
Folder Structure
Pages within the same folder typically appear together in the left navigation.Page Order
The order of pages inside a folder controls the display order in navigation.Navigation Display Settings
Pages must be configured to appear in navigation (not hidden).
Step-by-Step Instructions
Add a Page to Left Navigation
The text that appears in your site's left navigation depends on what you enter into the Display Name field when you create a folder. In contrast to the Folder Name, you could include capital letters, special characters, and spaces in the Display Name.
Each folder also has a setting that allows it to be included in the left navigation. Selecting No will hide the folder from the left navigation.
How to Edit the Left Navigation Order
Folders within the Site Content menu, as well as assets within a folder can be reordered as needed, which will in turn reorder the site's navigation order.
1. Select a folder within the Site Content menu by hovering over the asset name and clicking on the arrow that appears to the right of the name. The contents of that folder will display on the right hand side of the window, ordered alphabetically by their system name.
2. Click on the heading of the second column titled Order. Toggle the display of the folder items between ascending or descending numerical order.
3. To move an item, click-and-drag it to the appropriate place.
4. The order will be automatically applied, however, the folder that’s been reordered should be published to reflect the changes on the live site.
After reordering your folders, make sure to Publish the parent folder and all its sub-folders. This will ensure that all pages on your site that include the reordered left navigation will display the new order.
Common Scenarios
Page not appearing in left navigation
→ Confirm it is in the correct folder and not hidden from navigation.
Navigation order incorrect
→ Adjust page order within the folder and republish.
Section restructuring
→ Update folder hierarchy and publish all affected folders.