Guide to Adding or Editing Menu Categories

Categories help restaurants organize dishes/products into groups, for example: main courses, drinks, desserts, combos, new items, or promotions. Creating clear categories helps customers easily find items when viewing the digital menu.

1. Accessing Category Management

  1. Log in to menu.nineqr.com using the account registered on QRCODE-GEN.
  2. Open the restaurant menu you wish to edit.
  3. In the category section, click the three-dot icon on the right.
  4. The system will display the following options:
    • Add category: add a new category.
    • Edit category: edit an existing category.

2. Adding a New Category

  1. Click the three-dot icon.
  2. Select Add category.
  3. The Add category window will appear.
  4. Enter the category information:
    • Category name: the name of the category.
    • Display order: the display sequence of the category on the menu.

  1. Example:
    • Category name: Drinks
    • Display order: 1

  1. Click ADD CATEGORY to save the new category.
  2. If you do not wish to add a category, click CANCEL to close the window.

3. Editing a Category

  1. Click the three-dot icon in the category section.
  2. Select Edit category.
  3. Select the category you wish to edit if the system displays a list of categories.
  4. Update the necessary information:
    • Category name.
    • Display order.

  1. Click the save/update button to complete the changes.

4. Field Definitions

  • Category name: the category name displayed on the digital menu for customers.
  • Display order: the sorting order of the category. Lower numbers will be displayed first.

Example:

  • 1 - Featured Items
  • 2 - Main Courses
  • 3 - Drinks
  • 4 - Desserts

Notes

  • Category names should be concise and easy to understand.
  • Categories should be arranged in the order customers typically browse the menu.
  • Avoid creating too many categories if the menu has few items.
  • After adding or editing a category, it is recommended to reopen the menu page to verify the display order.
  • When adding dishes/products, ensure you select the correct category so the menu is displayed clearly.

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