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Published Jun. 30, 2025

Is it possible to set the left-side flyout Menu in Liferay DXP 7.3?

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Rafael Regner

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Issue

  • Starting from DXP 7.3, the Control Panel  is accessible via the waffle Applications Menu replacing the left-side flyout Menu.
  • Is there any setting that will allow me to bring back the traditional DXP 7.2 Menu?

Environment

  • Liferay DXP 7.3
  • Liferay DXP 7.4

Resolution

  • You can switch to the former Menu by following these steps:
    1. Go to Menu > Control Panel > CONFIGURATION > System Settings > CONTENT AND DATA > Navigation
    2. Select VIRTUAL INSTANCE SCOPE > Application Menu
    3. Uncheck "Enable Applications Menu"

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