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Collection list carousel ​

This guide describes setting up the Collection list carousel section.

Use the section to display a selection of collections on a page, arranged in a carousel layout.

​An example Collection list carousel section on a store's Homepage.

​The previous image shows a Collection list carousel section on a store's Homepage. In the center left, part of the Theme editor section menu is displayed. The menu's slider Width of items on desktop is set to 25%. For desktop display devices, the slider sets a width for the Carousel items (collection tiles) inside section.

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

To set up a Collection list carousel section:

  1. Go to Customize theme.

    At the top of the page, use the dropdown to select a template that contains a Collection list carousel 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 > Collection list carousel. Refer to Shopify help: Add a section.

  2. From the side menu, select Collection list carousel.

    The Collection list carousel 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 title text (heading) inside the section.
Heading > Insert dynamic sourceTo display heading text from a dynamic source, select the Insert dynamic source icon beside the Heading box, and then choose a metafield to add. Refer to Shopify help: Metafields.
CollectionsUse the following Collections selector options to set up collections inside the section.
  • To add a collection, choose Select collections, enter the name of a collection into the Search box and/or select a collection from the list. Then, choose Select.
  • To create a new collection, select Create collection to access the Create collection page in Shopify admin. Refer to Shopify help: Collections.
  • To replace a collection, choose Change > Change collections. Enter the name of a collection into the Search box and/or select a collection from the list. Then, choose Select.
  • To remove all collections, select Change > Remove collections.
Collections > Insert dynamic sourceTo display a collection from a dynamic source, select the Insert dynamic source icon beside the Collections box, and then choose a metafield to add. Refer to Shopify help: Metafields.
Layout > Width of items on mobileAdjust the slider Width of items on mobile to set a width for items (collection tiles) inside section. The slider ranges from 60% to 100% (percent). This setting applies to mobile display devices.
Layout > Width of items on desktopAdjust the slider Width of items on desktop to set a width for items (collection tiles) inside section. The slider ranges from 20% to 80% (percent). This setting applies to desktop display devices.
Layout > Snap alignmentSelect the Snap alignment radio buttons to set the horizontal resting position for carousel items to the Start (left) or Center of the screen. This setting applies after visitors move to the next/previous carousel item inside the section.
Layout > Align itemsUse the Align items dropdown to align items inside the section to the Top, Center or Bottom.
Labels > Show collection titlesSelect the Show collection titles checkbox to turn on/off title labels for collection tiles inside the section. With this option enabled, each tile displays a text label containing a collection's title (name).
Labels > DisplayUse the Display dropdown to set how labels for tiles are displayed inside the section. The options are Below media, Text overlay on hover, and Follow mouse on hover. Refer to Overlay labels.
Labels > Theme settings (link)Follow the Theme settings link to access your store's Theme settings > Overlay labels menu in Theme editor. Use the menu to configure Exhibit's Overlay labels feature. Refer to Overlay labels.
Controls > Show current index and total slidesSelect the checkbox Show current index and total slides to show/hide pagination for the section's carousel. Enable this setting to display the index number of the current carousel item, and the total number of items in the section's carousel.
Color > Color schemeUse the Change dropdown to set the section's color scheme to Scheme 1 or Scheme 2. Select Edit to configure the current color scheme. Refer to Colors.
Color > Theme settings (link)Follow the Theme settings link to access the Theme settings > Colors menu in Theme editor. Use the Colors menu to set how colors are displayed throughout your store.
Spacing > AboveMove the Above slider to adjust the amount of empty or "white" space displayed above the section. The slider ranges from 0x (times) to 2x.
Spacing > BelowMove the Below slider to adjust the amount of empty or "white" space displayed below the section. The slider ranges from 0x (times) to 2x.
Theme settingsSelect Theme settings to access additional settings for the section. Refer to Section theme settings menu.
Custom CSSSelect Custom CSS. In the box, 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 sectionSelect Remove section to delete the section from the current page.