Hi @kitkat ,
- Please make sure disable "SharePoint Server Publishing Infrastructure" feature and "SharePoint Server Publishing" feature.
"SharePoint Server Publishing Infrastructure" feature: Site Settings->Site Collection Administration->Site collection features
"SharePoint Server Publishing" feature: Site Settings->Site Actions->Manage site features

- Site Settings->Look and Feel->Navigation Elements.

- Un-check "Enable Quick Launch" option.

- Save.

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