I have build a store using dawn theme. But the problem is when I click the main navigation, the dropdown appears, which Is okay but it’s link is disabled. The link on that anchor doesn’t work. I’m talking about the main navigation. 1st child and grandchild links are working fine, but if there is a…

@smj_90 Please find following code your sections/header.liquid file Replace to Thanks!

I was following this thread and we have also the problem which I can’t solve myself. Did someone manage do figure it out working on the mobile breakpoint?

@smj_90 Any updates or ideas on how to make it work in the mobile dawn theme? That the parent category is clickable?

Yes, I did. Sorry I was away and for not replying.

@smj_90 Could you be so kind as to share the solution how to make the parent category mobile version clickable? That would be amazing.

Sure @TanjaSalty , please tell me for which version of dawn theme you need the code?

Go to line # 114 replace the code {{ link.title | escape }} {% render 'icon-arrow' %} {% render 'icon-caret' %} with this {{ link.title | escape }} {% render 'icon-arrow' %} {% render 'icon-caret' %}

@TanjaSalty share me the link of your store, so that i can further check. I guess you might need to add some custom css for the link, as at my end it’s showing in purple color! Le me know if the issue have been fixed!

you might need to add a class and define rules for that. share your url, i’ll share the css code.

@happylifemask check my recent post

How can I fix the disabled link in Dawn theme's main navigation dropdown?

Store Design

TanjaSalty March 22, 2022, 7:36am 27

@smj_90 It would be Dawn version 2.3.0 - your support is highly appreciated!

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How can I fix the disabled link in Dawn theme's main navigation dropdown?

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