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Category Sidebar Expansion and Adding Scrolling Menu Below Header

This topic has 2 replies, 2 voices, and was last updated 2 minutes ago ago by Samir Malik

khurram virk

Participant

January 29, 2026 at 18:27

Hi there,

Good day to you.

I need help with header and category page related issues on my website.

Category sidebar showing collapsed by default
On the category page, the “Categories” section in the sidebar is collapsed by default. I want this category list to be expanded and visible by default when the page loads.

Screenshot: https://snipboard.io/P1g860.jpg

Please guide us how to achieve it.

Add a scrolling menu below the main header menu
My header is built using the theme header builder, not Elementor. I want to add a fourth section below the main menu that contains a horizontally scrolling menu (marquee-style category or links menu).

I am looking to achieve a layout of scrolling menu similar to this example website:
https://www.almanarest.com/

Please guide us how to achieve it.

Thank you for your support.

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Samir Malik

Support staff

January 30, 2026 at 07:01

Hello,

1. Category Sidebar Expanded by Default
To have the “Categories” section in the sidebar expanded by default, please go to Theme Options > WooCommerce > Shop Elements > Categories Accordion and disable the “Keep categories closed by default” option. If you are using a custom widget or sidebar, please make sure that the widget settings do not include an accordion or toggle function that keeps the list collapsed. If the issue persists, please provide us with your admin account details so we can check it further.

2. You may also try using the Marquee XStore Element: https://prnt.sc/48-SD4kQlTe6

Best regards,
8Theme Team

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