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Feature text ​

This guide describes the Feature text section.

Use the section to display text on a store page, with or without links, and heading effects.

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

The previous image shows an example store's home page. In the upper left, part of Theme editor's Feature text section menu is displayed. The menu shows a Sticker block inside the section. The block adds a stylized sticker overlay to the section. Refer to Stickers. For example, in the upper right of the previous image, the Sweet adventures await! sticker is displayed as an overlay inside the section.

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

Configure the Feature text section ​

To configure your Feature text 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 text 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 text. Refer to Shopify help: Add a section.

  2. From the side menu, select Feature text.

    The Feature text section selected in Theme editor.

  3. Select a setting described in the following table.

Setting nameDescription
TextIn the Text box, enter (body) text to display inside the section. Format the text and add links, using the Text editor pane.
Text > Connect dynamic sourceTo display (body) text from a dynamic source, select the Connect dynamic source icon beside the Text box, and then choose a metafield to add. Refer to Shopify help: Metafields.
Mobile font size scaleAdjust the Mobile font size scale slider between -2 and 7. Use this option to specify a default font size for text inside the section. The setting applies to mobile display devices. Refer to Shopify help: Customize your font sizes.
Desktop font size scaleAdjust the Desktop font size scale slider between -2 and 11. Use this option to specify a default font size for text inside the section. The setting applies to desktop display devices. Refer to Shopify help: Customize your font sizes.
Display on cardSet the Display on card checkbox to on or off. Use this option to show/hide a card behind the section. Refer to Shopify help: Cards.
Apply heading effectsSet the Apply heading effects checkbox to on or off. Use this option to turn on/off heading effects for heading text inisde the section. Customize the heading effects in Theme settings > Heading effects.
Content width on desktopUse the Content width on desktop options to select 1/3, 1/2, 2/3 or Full. Use this option to specify a width for the section's content area. The setting applies to desktop display devices.
Link > Button linkIn the Button link box, enter a URL or select a link to store page. The link is used by the section's button. To remove a link, select the X icon inside the text box. To visit the link, select the Visit link icon above the Link box.
Link > Button link > Connect dynamic sourceTo display a (button) link from a dynamic source, select the Connect dynamic source icon beside the Button link box, and then choose a metafield to add. Refer to Shopify help: Metafields.
Link > LabelIn the Label box, enter text to display as the section's button label text. The button is displayed inside the section when the Button link box is populated.
Link > Label > Connect dynamic sourceTo display (button label) text from a dynamic source, select the Connect dynamic source icon beside the Label box, and then choose a metafield to add. Refer to Shopify help: Metafields.
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 text section ​

To configure a block for your Feature text 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 text section.

  2. From the side menu, expand the Feature text 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 text'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)
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.