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.

Instructions

1. Select Modules > Content > Quick Links
   
   
2. Find the unpublished category you would like to publish
   
3. Select Choose an Action > Publish