Text split

This guide describes setting up the Text split section.

Use the section on a page to add two blocks of text arranged in columns.

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​The previous image shows a Text split section on a store's home page. In the center left, part of Theme editor's section menu is displayed. The menu's Width of first block on desktop option is set to Two thirds. This option applies to the section's first text block, and sets the block to occupy two thirds of the section's width. In the top left, the section's first block contains the text Text split two thirds width.

For general guidance with modifying sections, refer to Sections overview and Shopify help: Sections and blocks.

Set up a Text split section

To set up a Text split section:

1. In Theme editor, at the top of the page, use the theme templates dropdown menu to select a page that contains a Text split section.

   Note

   The section can be added to any page, except Checkout and Gift card pages. To add the section to the current page, select Add section > Text split. Refer to Shopify help: Add a section.

2. From the side menu, select Text split.

3. Select a setting described in the following table.

Setting name	Description
Width of first block on desktop	Use the Width of first block on desktop options to specify a width for the section's first text block on desktop display devices. The options are One third, One half, and Two thirds.
First block aspect ratio on desktop	Use the First block aspect ratio on desktop options to specify a width-to-height ratio for the section's first text block on desktop display devices. The options are Natural, Square, Landscape, and Portrait.
Theme settings	If available, select Theme settings to access additional settings for the section. Refer to Section theme settings menu.
Custom CSS	Select Custom CSS. In the CSS field, enter custom CSS styles to apply only to the current section. Refer to Shopify help: Add custom CSS. To apply custom styles to your entire online store, refer to Theme settings > Custom CSS.
Remove section	Select Remove section to delete the section from the current page.

Note

To connect a metafield to a setting that supports metafields, select the Connect dynamic source icon displayed beside the setting in Theme editor.

To learn how to connect a metafield to a supported setting, refer to Shopify help: Connecting metafields to your theme by using the theme editor.

Configure a block within a Text split section

A default Text split section contains 2 Text blocks. To configure a block inside the section:

1. Go to Customize theme.

   At the top of the page, use the dropdown to select a page that contains a Text split section.

2. From the side menu, expand the Text split section menu.

3. To configure an existing block, select the block from the side menu.

   To add a new block, select Add text, and then select the block you added.

   Note

   Inside the section, you can add, remove, show, hide, and move blocks. Refer to Configure blocks inside a section and Shopify help: Sections and blocks.

4. Apply a block setting described in the following table.

Setting name	Description
Subheading	In the Subheading field, enter text to display as a subheading for the block. Note that the Subheading field is hidden in Theme editor when the Heading field is empty.
Heading	In the Heading field, enter text to display as a title for the block.
Text	In the Text field, enter body text to display inside the block. Use the inline text editor to format the text and add links, as needed.
Text font	Use the Text font options to set the block's body text to use the same font as Heading or Body text. Note that the Text font option is hidden in Theme editor when the Text field is empty.
Text size	Use the Text size options to set the block's body text to use the same text size as Body, Standard heading, Feature heading, or Secondary heading text. Refer to Typography. Note that the Text size option is hidden in Theme editor when the Text field is empty.
Alignment	Use the Alignment options to align text inside the block to the Left, Center, or Right.
Text position	Use the Text position options to position the block's text at the Top, Middle, or Bottom.
Call to action > Link	In the Link field, enter an external URL or select a link to a store page for the block's call-to-action.
Call to action > Text	In the Text field, enter text to display as a label for the block's call-to-action.
Call to action > Style	Use the Style options to select Link or Button. This option lets you choose whether the block's call-to-action appears as a simple text link or as a button.
Call to action > Button style	Use the Button style option to apply a Primary or Secondary button style to the block's call-to-action button. To use this option, set the Style option to Button.
Color > Color scheme	Use the Color scheme picker to select a color scheme for the block. Refer to Colors.
Remove block	Select Remove block to delete the block from the current section.