Step 1: Open the Menu Editor
Go to Menu Editor in your admin sidebar. You’ll see all your current admin menu items listed.
Step 2: Choose a Configuration Target
At the top, you’ll see three tabs:
- Default: Applies to ALL users (unless overridden by role or user config)
- By Role: Customize the menu for specific roles (Editor, Author, Subscriber, etc.)
- By User: Customize for a specific individual user
The priority is: User config → Role config → Default config
Step 3: Customize
- Drag & drop to reorder menu items
- Click the eye icon (👁) to hide/show items
- Click the pencil icon (✏️) to rename items
- Click the paint icon (🎨) to change the menu item icon
- Click a red lock icon (🔒) to grant access to items the role can’t normally see
Step 4: Save
Click the Save Configuration button. Changes take effect immediately for the targeted users.
Step 5: Test
Open a private/incognito window and log in as a user with the targeted role to verify the changes look correct.