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Feature testimonials ​

This guide describes the Feature testimonials section.

Use the section to display a feature layout to show reviews and comments from your store's customers, clients, and staff on a store page.

A Feature testimonials section on a store's home page in Theme editor.

The previous image shows an example store's home page. In the center left, part of Theme editor's Feature testimonials section menu is displayed. The menu's Testimonials > Font option is set to Heading. This option sets the section's testimonials text to use the same font as Heading or Body text. For example, in the previous image, the Heading text style is applied to the section's testimonial text.

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

Configure the Feature testimonials section ​

To configure your Feature testimonials section:

  1. Go to Customize theme.

    In Theme editor, at the top of the page, use the dropdown to select a page that contains a Feature testimonials section.

    Note

    The section can be added into any page, except Giftcard and Customer pages. To add the section into the current page, select Add section > Feature testimonials. Refer to Shopify help: Add a section.

  2. From the side menu, select Feature testimonials.

    The Feature testimonials section selected in Theme editor.

  3. Select a setting described in the following table.

Setting nameDescription
Display on cardSet the Display on card checkbox to on or off. Use this option to show/hide a card behind each (testimonial) tile inside the section. Refer to Shopify help: Cards.
TitleIn the Title text box, enter (heading) text to display inside the section.
Title > Connect dynamic sourceTo display (heading) text from a dynamic source, select the Connect dynamic source icon beside the Title box, and then choose a metafield to add. Refer to Shopify help: Metafields.
Testimonials > FontUse the Font options to select Heading or Body. Use this option to set the section's (testimonials) text to use the same font as Heading or Body text.
Testimonials > Mobile font size scaleAdjust the Mobile font size scale slider between -2 and 7. Use this option to specify a size for text inside the section. This setting applies to mobile display devices. Refer to Typography.
Testimonials > Desktop font size scaleAdjust the Desktop font size scale slider between -2 and 11. Use this option to specify a size for text inside the section. This setting applies to desktop display devices. Refer to Typography.
Testimonials > Source fontUse the Source font options to select Heading or Body. Use this option to set the section's (source) text to use the same font as Heading or Body text.
Media > Images max widthAdjust the Images max width slider between 50 and 500 pixels. Use this option to specify a maximum width for the section's images.
Media > Disable media styleSet the Disable media style checkbox to on or off. Recommended if using images with a transparent background. Use this option to show/hide the styles applied to the section's image.
Media > CropUse the Crop options to select No crop, Landscape, Square or Portrait. Use this option to specify an image cropping style for images inside the section.
Media > Image shapeUse the Image shape options to select a shape. For example, select Default, Circle, Rounded nonagon, or Pixelated. Use this option to specify a shape for images inside the section. Selecting some shapes will crop the image.
Color > Color schemeUse the Color scheme picker to select a color scheme for the section. Refer to Colors.
Color > Theme settings (link)Follow the Theme settings link to open Theme editor's Color theme settings. Use the settings to edit the theme colors for your entire store.
Color > Use gradient for backgroundSet the Use gradient for background checkbox to on or off. Use this option to turn on/off using a gradient as the section's background.
Theme settingsIf available, select 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.

Configure a block within a Feature testimonials section ​

To configure a block for your Feature testimonials section:

  1. Go to Customize theme.

    In Theme editor, at the top of the page, use the dropdown to select a page that contains a Feature testimonials section.

  2. From the side menu, expand the Feature testimonials section menu.

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

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

    The Feature testimonials's Add block menu in Theme editor.

    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.

Block nameBlock descriptionBlock setting(s)
TestimonialDisplays comment text, with an optional image, inside the section. For example, show a comment from a customer, client or staff member about your store's products and services.
  • Use the Image picker options to select an image to display inside the block. Refer to Add, replace or remove an image or video inside a section or block.
  • To display an image from a dynamic source, select the Connect dynamic source icon beside the Image picker, and then choose a metafield to add. Refer to Shopify help: Metafields
  • Use the Rating options to select No rating, 5 stars, 4 stars, 3 stars, 2 stars or 1 star. Use this option to set the number of star icons to display inside the block
  • In the Quote box, enter text to display as a comment inside the block. Enter a comment from a customer, client or staff member about your store's products and services. Format the text, and/ or add links, using the Text editor pane.
  • To display (quote) text from a dynamic source, select the Connect dynamic source icon beside the Quote textbox, and then choose a metafield to add. Refer to Shopify help: Metafields
  • In the Source box, enter a name to display inside the block as the source of the comment/ quote.
  • To display (source) text from a dynamic source, select the Connect dynamic source icon beside the Source textbox, and then choose a metafield to add. Refer to Shopify help: Metafields
  • Select Remove block to delete the block from the section.
Background patternDisplays a stylistic pattern as a background inside the section.Refer to Background pattern.
Background shapeDisplays a stylistic shape as a background inside the section.Refer to Background shape.
StickerOverlays the section with a stylized sticker.Refer to Stickers.
Shape dividerDisplays a stylized separator between the current section and the next/previous section.Refer to Shape divider.