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Image with text

This guide describes setting up the Image with text section.

Use the section to display an image and text, side-by-side, on a store page.

An example Image with text section on a store's homepage.

The previous image shows an Image with text section on a store's homepage. On the left, in the section menu, the Heading box contains the text Make your space. This text is displayed as a title (heading), inside the section, in the upper right.

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

Set up an image with text section

To set up an Image with text section:

  1. Go to Customize theme. At the top of the page, use the dropdown to select a template that contains an Image with text section. For example, select the Home page template.

    Note

    The section can be added into any page, except Checkout and Giftcard pages. To add the section into the current page, select Add section > Image with text. Refer to Shopify help: Add a section

  2. From the side menu, select Image with text.

    The Image with text section selected in Theme editor.

  3. Select a setting described in the following table.

Setting nameDescription
ImageUse the following Image selector options to set up an image inside the section.
  • To add an image, choose Select image, and then upload an image or select an image file from your store's file library.
  • To add a focal point to an image, select Edit in the image selector's thumbnail preview area, and then select Add focal point. Refer to Shopify help: Add a focal point to an image, and Edit an image inside a section or block.
  • To add "alt text" to an image, select Edit, and then enter a brief description of the image into the Image alt text box. The description improves search engine optimization (SEO), and provides greater accessibility for customers who use screen-reading tools. The text is saved immediately. Refer to Shopify help: Adding alt text to media
  • To download an image, select Edit > Download.
  • To replace an image, choose Change > Change image, and then select or upload a new image.
  • To remove an image, select Change > Remove image.
  • To display an image from a dynamic source, select the Change > Connect dynamic source, and then choose a metafield to add. Refer to Shopify help: Metafields
Image > Connect dynamic sourceTo display an image from a dynamic source, select the Connect dynamic source icon beside the Image selector, and then choose a metafield to add. Refer to Shopify help: Metafields
Image position on desktopSelect the radio buttons Image position on desktop to position the section's image to the Right or Left. This setting applies to desktop display devices.
HeadingIn the Heading box, enter text to display as a title (heading) inside the section's text area.
TextIn the Text box, enter (body) text to display inside the section's text area. Format the text, and/ or add links, by using the Text editor pane.
Text > Insert dynamic sourceTo display (body) text from a dynamic source, select the icon Insert dynamic source beside the Text box, and then choose a metafield to add. Refer to Shopify help: Metafields
Call to action > LinkIn the Link box, enter a URL for the section's button to use or select a link to a store page. The button is displayed inside the section's text area. To remove a link, select the X icon inside the text box.
Call to action > Link > Connect dynamic sourceTo display a link from a dynamic source, select the icon Connect dynamic source beside the Link box, and then choose a metafield to add. Refer to Shopify help: Metafields
Call to action > LabelIn the Label box, enter text to display as a label for the section's button. The button is displayed inside the section's text area.
Color > Color schemeUse the Color scheme dropdown to set the section's color scheme to Primary, Secondary, or Tertiary. Refer to Colors.
Color > Disable transitionSelect the checkbox Disable transition to turn on/off overriding the color transitions set in the section's theme settings. Setup defaults for this setting in Theme Settings > Colors > Transitions.
Spacing > Remove top paddingSelect the checkbox Remove top padding to add/remove the spacing (padding) that's displayed above the section. Refer to W3 Schools: CSS Padding
Spacing > Remove bottom paddingSelect the checkbox Remove bottom padding to add/remove the spacing (padding) that's displayed below the section. Refer to W3 Schools: CSS Padding
Theme settingsSelect Theme settings to access additional settings for the section. Refer to Section theme settings menu.
Remove sectionSelect Remove section to delete the section from the current page.