Exporting Your Menus
Use any currently available output formats to share a menu draft for review or printing.
Possible Output Formats
Check the current interface to see which formats are available for your menu.
- Excel (.xlsx): Structured menu data for review and record preparation
- PDF: Print-ready format for posting or distribution
- Print View: Optimized layout for direct printing
How to Export
1
Open Your Menu
Navigate to the menu you want to export in the Menu Builder.
2
Click Export
Find the Export button in the toolbar at the top of the page.
3
Choose Format
Select one of the formats currently offered in the menu.
4
Download
Open the generated output and verify its content before filing or sharing it.
Excel Export Details
When an Excel output includes these fields, review each one for accuracy:
- Menu items for each day and meal
- Component crediting (oz equivalents)
- Configured planning-check status per meal
- Age group requirements summary
- Program information
Pro Tip
An export is a planning artifact, not complete crediting evidence. Keep the applicable CN Labels, PFS documents, recipes, and other records requested by your sponsor or state agency.