Breadcrumbs
Breadcrumbs help visitors understand where the current page sits within the website.
Location
Section titled “Location”DirectoryAppearance/
DirectoryCustomize/
DirectorySite-wide Settings/
- Breadcrumbs
Controls
Section titled “Controls”| Control | Input | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Show breadcrumbs | Checkbox | Shows breadcrumb trails below the navigation bar throughout the site |
| Breadcrumb example | Visual example | Previews the breadcrumb treatment used above an image title section |
Show breadcrumbs is disabled by default.
Where Breadcrumbs Appear
Section titled “Where Breadcrumbs Appear”When enabled, breadcrumbs appear on:
- child and deeper-level pages using the Default or Landing Page template;
- content-type collection pages;
- individual News, Project, Person, Testimonial, and Subject pages.
The Homepage and top-level standard pages do not display breadcrumbs.
Editing Notes
Section titled “Editing Notes”- Page breadcrumbs follow the parent hierarchy configured in WordPress.
- Collection and content-entry labels use their corresponding titles.
- Preview a nested page after enabling the setting to check the complete trail.