# Newcomer **URL:** \ **Category:** Elements\ **Created:** [January 17, 2026, 12:19pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/newcomer/53683 "2026-01-17T12:19:31Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 19\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![bluecob](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forums.realmacsoftware.com/bluecob/32/33287_2.png) [@bluecob](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/bluecob)\ **Post date:** [January 17, 2026, 12:19pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/newcomer/53683/1 "2026-01-17T12:19:31Z")
Hi. Just upgraded from Classic and already running into problems so apologies if my questions have been covered. 1. How do you get the Menu to appear on every added page automatically? 2. How do you get the Header to appear on every added page automatically? 3. How do you get the Menus/Headers to update automatically on every page when another page is added? This will keep me busy today. Thanks. ---
**Author:** ![MultiThemes](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forums.realmacsoftware.com/multithemes/32/25117_2.png) [@MultiThemes](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/MultiThemes)\ **Post date:** [January 17, 2026, 12:37pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/newcomer/53683/2 "2026-01-17T12:37:53Z")
To use the same elements on multiple pages, you can use [globals.](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wMl2M8YstkE) Usually, there’s one for the header and one for the footer. Once you’ve created a page, you can duplicate it and edit its contents. ---
**Author:** ![bluecob](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forums.realmacsoftware.com/bluecob/32/33287_2.png) [@bluecob](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/bluecob)\ **Post date:** [January 17, 2026, 1:55pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/newcomer/53683/4 "2026-01-17T13:55:32Z")
I have the latest version of Elements and the video does not help as things appear to have changed. ---
**Author:** ![MichaelDroste](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forums.realmacsoftware.com/michaeldroste/32/37212_2.png) [@MichaelDroste](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/MichaelDroste)\ **Post date:** [January 17, 2026, 2:04pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/newcomer/53683/5 "2026-01-17T14:04:07Z")
I spend extra time creating a single page… spacing, colors, fonts, menu, header, content, footer… Then after you’ve revised it three times Make the menu and footer into globals Then duplicate to make you other pages Then edit header and contents 🙂 Ask questions - we’ll help! ---
**Author:** ![bluecob](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forums.realmacsoftware.com/bluecob/32/33287_2.png) [@bluecob](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/bluecob)\ **Post date:** [January 17, 2026, 2:07pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/newcomer/53683/6 "2026-01-17T14:07:40Z")
How do you make them Globals in the latest update?\ This is all I want to know. ---
**Author:** ![bluecob](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forums.realmacsoftware.com/bluecob/32/33287_2.png) [@bluecob](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/bluecob)\ **Post date:** [January 17, 2026, 2:15pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/newcomer/53683/7 "2026-01-17T14:15:22Z")
I have spent all day on this now. Googled, watched videos and asked here without success. Is anyone else using the updated Elements as things appea very different. ---
**Author:** ![WeaverPixel](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forums.realmacsoftware.com/weaverpixel/32/25453_2.png) [@WeaverPixel](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/WeaverPixel)\ **Post date:** [January 17, 2026, 2:34pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/newcomer/53683/8 "2026-01-17T14:34:20Z")
Hi @bluecob making a element Global ist rather easy. Select your navigation or whatever you want to have global, press the right mouse button and select “convert to global”. See screen below. ![image](https://europe1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/uploads/realmacsoftware1/original/3X/3/8/38a722c1d669753e9a38f9b9ee700bac8ebd3042.png) ---
**Author:** ![bluecob](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forums.realmacsoftware.com/bluecob/32/33287_2.png) [@bluecob](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/bluecob)\ **Post date:** [January 17, 2026, 2:35pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/newcomer/53683/9 "2026-01-17T14:35:05Z")
I bought the software yesterday. When I opened it this morning it said there was an update to version 1.6.3 which I did and nothing in the video you linked to helps. ---
**Author:** ![logrunner](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/59ef9b/32.png) [@logrunner](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/logrunner)\ **Post date:** [January 17, 2026, 2:37pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/newcomer/53683/10 "2026-01-17T14:37:42Z")
Right click on the node in the Page Layout panel or in the editor and then click on ‘Convert to Global’. It will then appear in the Globals section in the Page Layout panel. The Globals section won’t exist until you create your first global. It is then best practice to right click on the global (in the Globals section) and rename it e.g. ‘Page Heading’. Then on subsequent pages, you can just drag that global onto the page. ---
**Author:** ![sbchasin](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forums.realmacsoftware.com/sbchasin/32/26943_2.png) [@sbchasin](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/sbchasin)\ **Post date:** [January 17, 2026, 2:38pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/newcomer/53683/11 "2026-01-17T14:38:59Z")
Once you have created the global, you will have to drag it onto each new page you create. It doesn’t _automatically_ appear on each page. You have to create each new page. ---
**Author:** ![PMUK](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/7993a0/32.png) [@PMUK](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/PMUK)\ **Post date:** [January 17, 2026, 2:39pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/newcomer/53683/12 "2026-01-17T14:39:12Z")
Welcome we were all new to this at the beginning so don’t worry you will get used to it. Just a quick tip you can normally get help quicker if you tag someone in and also use @elementsbot which can also be used “privately” away from forum by clicking robot head net to search at top. Your can ask all your “embarrassing” questions here. Also use th search function as many newbies questions have been asked before. There are also lots of videos entitled “Dev Diaries” that show you how to do things. These are also included with extra videos in the User manuals see side menu. If you’re still stuck then come on here and the community will help you. Welcome and GOOD LUCK!!! ---
**Author:** ![elementsbot](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forums.realmacsoftware.com/elementsbot/32/33134_2.png) [@elementsbot](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/elementsbot)\ **Post date:** [January 17, 2026, 2:39pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/newcomer/53683/13 "2026-01-17T14:39:21Z")
Hey there, @bluecob! Welcome to the Elements family! 🎉 To make elements like menus and headers appear on every page, you can use **Globals**. Here’s a quick guide: 1. **Create a Global** : Right-click on the element (like your menu or header) in the Page Layout panel or editor, and select “Convert to Global.” This will move it to the Globals section. 2. **Use the Global** : Once you’ve created a Global, drag it onto each new page you create. It won’t automatically appear on new pages, but you can easily add it with a drag-and-drop. 3. **Update with Ease** : When you update a Global, all instances of it across your site will update automatically. So, if you add a new page, just drag the Global onto it, and you’re good to go! For more tips and tricks, check out the [Elements User Manual](https://docs.realmacsoftware.com/elements-docs) and the [Dev Diaries](https://www.youtube.com/c/realmacsoftware) on YouTube. And remember, the community here is always ready to help! If you have any more questions, feel free to tag me, @elementsbot. Happy building! 🚀 ---
**Author:** ![bluecob](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forums.realmacsoftware.com/bluecob/32/33287_2.png) [@bluecob](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/bluecob)\ **Post date:** [January 17, 2026, 2:39pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/newcomer/53683/14 "2026-01-17T14:39:58Z")
That does not work on my Mac with a magic mouse. Also using the other suggested method does not work. ---
**Author:** ![logrunner](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/59ef9b/32.png) [@logrunner](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/logrunner)\ **Post date:** [January 17, 2026, 2:41pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/newcomer/53683/15 "2026-01-17T14:41:02Z")
Try Ctrl-click ---
**Author:** ![thominator](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forums.realmacsoftware.com/thominator/32/35233_2.png) [@thominator](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/thominator)\ **Post date:** [January 17, 2026, 2:41pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/newcomer/53683/16 "2026-01-17T14:41:18Z")
> [@MichaelDroste](#): > > I spend extra time creating a single page… spacing, colors, fonts, menu, header, content, footer… > > Then after you’ve revised it three times > > Make the menu and footer into globals > > Then duplicate to make you other pages > > Then edit header and contents I go one step further than that (because my sites tend to have _many_ similar pages). I create a full page, including content (so it can be styled properly) and keep that in the Page Layout as “not in menus”. When I need a new page, I duplicate that page, toggle it’s menu status, move it in the structure where I want it, and then replace the content, as needed. I find this faster than building new pages from scratch all the time. ---
**Author:** ![sbchasin](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forums.realmacsoftware.com/sbchasin/32/26943_2.png) [@sbchasin](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/sbchasin)\ **Post date:** [January 17, 2026, 2:43pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/newcomer/53683/17 "2026-01-17T14:43:16Z")
> [@bluecob](#): > > That does not work on my Mac with a magic mouse. Also using the other suggested method does not work. You can set a right click in System Settings for your Magic Mouse ---
**Author:** ![bluecob](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forums.realmacsoftware.com/bluecob/32/33287_2.png) [@bluecob](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/bluecob)\ **Post date:** [January 17, 2026, 2:47pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/newcomer/53683/18 "2026-01-17T14:47:15Z")
ATTENTION. I think I have solved it. I checked my Mouse settings in my Mac and it appears right click was not enabled. This never crossed my mind and I never realised this since buying the iMac. ---
**Author:** ![PMUK](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/7993a0/32.png) [@PMUK](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/PMUK)\ **Post date:** [January 17, 2026, 2:49pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/newcomer/53683/19 "2026-01-17T14:49:00Z")
Hey don’t worry whats a mouse! 🤣 I have used a pad for years as I find it less stressful on my old hands!🤣 Kepp going you’ll get there and this community is brilliant when you get stuck! ---
**Author:** ![MichaelDroste](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forums.realmacsoftware.com/michaeldroste/32/37212_2.png) [@MichaelDroste](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/MichaelDroste)\ **Post date:** [January 17, 2026, 4:53pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/newcomer/53683/20 "2026-01-17T16:53:50Z")
Sorry - I was away… Control Click as people have stated…