> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.plato.ae/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Builder

> Add blocks and products to the public online menu.

The menu Builder controls the content customers see on the public menu.

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/platoae/TIGnbzXxmghL4Tv_/images/restaurant/menu/builder-with-product.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=TIGnbzXxmghL4Tv_&q=85&s=78d662048efc91a859aacb56da677c69" alt="Menu builder with product" width="1280" height="720" data-path="images/restaurant/menu/builder-with-product.png" />

## Add A Block

Click `Add Block` to add content.

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/platoae/TIGnbzXxmghL4Tv_/images/restaurant/menu/add-block-dialog.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=TIGnbzXxmghL4Tv_&q=85&s=cd105b96264d610427339c672766f7f2" alt="Add block menu" width="1280" height="720" data-path="images/restaurant/menu/add-block-dialog.png" />

You can add layout blocks such as sections, swipers, images, videos, and modals. You can also add products by creating a new product or selecting existing products.

## Add Existing Products

Use `Select Products` when the item already exists in Products.

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/platoae/TIGnbzXxmghL4Tv_/images/restaurant/menu/select-products-dialog.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=TIGnbzXxmghL4Tv_&q=85&s=2cc0916981eddfc3f98968e5995add70" alt="Select products dialog" width="1280" height="720" data-path="images/restaurant/menu/select-products-dialog.png" />

Select the product row, then click the add button that appears. After the product appears in the builder, click `Save`.

## Keep The Menu Easy To Browse

Group products in a way customers understand. A simple menu usually works better than a long mixed list.

Useful patterns:

* Put common categories first.
* Keep seasonal or limited items in their own section.
* Use images only when they help customers choose.
* Hide products that are not ready to sell.
* Open the public menu after saving to check the customer experience.
