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Text columns with images

This guide describes setting up the Text columns with images section.

Use the section to display blocks of text with corresponding images, arranged in columns, on a store page. Inside the section, provide links to store pages, describe and promote products, or display reviews and FAQs.

An example Text columns with images section on a store's homepage.

The previous image shows a Text columns with images section on a store's homepage. In the upper right, a section menu Eye icon is set to hide one of the blocks. This setting displays only two of the three blocks inside the section.

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

Set up a text columns with images section

To set up a Text columns with images section:

  1. Go to Customize theme. At the top of the page, use the dropdown to select a template that contains a Text columns with images section.

    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 > Text columns with images. Refer to Shopify help: Add a section

  2. From the side menu, select Text columns with images.

    The Text columns with images section selected in Theme editor.

  3. Select a setting described in the following table.

Setting nameDescription
HeadingIn the Heading box, enter text to display as a heading (title) inside the section.
SubheadingIn the Subheading box, enter text to display as subheading text inside the section. Format the text, and/ or add links, using the Text editor pane.
Subheading > Insert dynamic sourceTo display subheading text from a dynamic source, select the Insert dynamic source icon beside the Subheading box, and then choose a metafield to add. Refer to Shopify help: Metafields
Column text alignmentSelect the dropdown Column text alignment to align the text inside a column to the Left, Center or Right.
Call to action > LinkIn the Link box, enter a URL or select a link to a store page. The link opens when a store visitor selects the link's button. 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 Connect dynamic source icon 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 label for the link. To use this setting, add a link into the Link box.
Carousel > Enable on mobileSelect the checkbox Enable on mobile to turn on/ off carousel mode. With this setting enabled the section's blocks are displayed as a carousel (slideshow) on mobile devices. Refer to Shopify help: Slideshow
Carousel > Enable on desktopSelect the checkbox Enable on desktop to turn on/ off carousel mode. With this setting enabled the section's blocks are displayed as a carousel (slideshow) on desktop devices. Refer to Shopify help: Slideshow
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.

Configure a block within a text columns with images section

A default Text columns with images section contains 3 Image with 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 template that contains a Text columns with images section.

  2. From the side menu, expand the Text columns with images section menu.

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

    To add a new block, select Add image with text, choose a block to add, and then select the block you added.

    The Text columns with images's Add block menu in Theme editor.

    Note

    Inside the section, you can add, remove, show/ hide, or 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 nameDescription
ImageUse the following Image selector options to set up an image inside the block.
  • 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
TextIn the Text box, enter text to display inside the block. Format the text, and/ or add links, using the Text editor pane.
Text > Insert dynamic sourceTo display text from a dynamic source, select the Insert dynamic source icon beside the Text box, and then choose a metafield to add. Refer to Shopify help: Metafields
Remove blockSelect Remove block to delete the block from the current section.