This article will show you how to publish a category in the Quick Links module.
Important Note:
A category must be published and have at least one published link to show on the front end. If it still doesn’t show, check that you have selected a category in the Quick Links Widget Options.
Who can use this feature?
System Administrators | Owners | Publishers
Instructions
Select Modules, then Content, then Quick Links
Find the unpublished category you would like to publish
Select Choose an Action, then Publish