Drop down arrows not showing on Menu

Topic summary

A user is seeking help with their Shopify store’s navigation menu display. Currently, dropdown menus are only visible when hovering over menu items, with no visual indicator (arrow) showing that submenus exist.

Desired outcome:

  • Add visible dropdown arrows to menu items that have submenus
  • Replace the current hover-only indication with a clear visual cue

Current status:

  • User provided a preview link and screenshot showing the existing menu behavior
  • No solutions have been proposed yet
  • The issue remains unresolved and awaiting community assistance
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Hi,

May you please hep me with the below. Can i get my menu to show dropdown arrows instead of highlighting there to see that there is a drop down? This is my preview link. Shop High Quality PLUS SIZE Dresses Online IN SOUTH AFRICA – WardrobeNThings Thank you.

Try the following code in the Customize=> Theme Settings(cog icon)=> Custom CSS:

nav .menu-item-has-children > a:after {
  content: ">";
  transform: rotate(90deg);
  display: inline-block;
  margin-left:5px;
  font-weight:normal;
}
nav .menu-item-has-children > a.selected:after {
  transform: rotate(270deg);
}


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Hi,

It is not working.

Do you need someone to come in and aid you?

not anymore. i ended up applying to the framework css file. Thank you.

Ah, yes, sorry.
“Custom CSS” does not accept content: XXX properties.

Always forgetting about that.

So either add to your stylesheet, or, if you want to avoid theme code edits, can add in a "Custom liquid’ section, wrapped with <style> and </style> tags.