The main menu is usually displayed at the top of each page of the forum. It includes common links that members may visit often to make navigation simpler. Below, is an example.
Some menu items may be disabled for guests, however, common links for guests may include the following.
- Home - The home link redirects guests and members back to the board index.
- Help - The help link brings guests and members to this help section.
- Search - The search link enables guests and members to search for posts and topics in the forum.
- Calendar - The calendar link displays the forum's calendar. The calendar may have upcoming forum events, holidays, and birthdays.
- Login - The login link enables guests to login to their member account if one currently exists.
- Register - The register link enables guests to create their own member account.
Common links on the main menu for registered members may include the following.
- Home - The home link redirects guests and members back to the board index.
- Help - The help link brings guests and members to this help section.
- Search - The search link enables guests and members to search for posts and topics in the forum.
- Profile - The profile link displays the profile summary of the member that is currently logged in. From there, members can edit their account settings and information.
- My Messages - The messages link displays a list of personal messages received from other members.
- Calendar - The calendar link displays the forum's calendar. The calendar may have upcoming forum events, holidays, and birthdays.
- Members - The members link displays the memberlist. The memberlist displays all members who are not banned and have activated their account.
- Logout - The logout link enables members to log out of their account and become guests again. Logging out disables anyone from using the account unless they have access to the username and password.
Additionally, administrators also have access to an Admin link, which enables them to access the administration center. Moderators have access to a Moderate link, which allows them to access the moderation center.
