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Hero slideshow ​

This guide describes the Hero slideshow section.

Use this section to display a series of images, at the top of a store page (hero), overlaid with text.

A Hero slideshow 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 Hero slideshow section menu is displayed. The menu's Slideshow style option is set to Inset. This option specifies a display style for the section's slideshow. For example, in the previous image, an inset style is applied to the section's slideshow.

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

Configure the Hero slideshow section ​

To configure your Hero slideshow 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 Hero slideshow 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 > Hero slideshow. Refer to Shopify help: Add a section.

  2. From the side menu, select Hero slideshow.

    The Hero slideshow section selected in Theme editor.

  3. Select a setting described in the following table.

Setting nameDescription
Slideshow styleUse the Slideshow style options to select Inset or Full. Use this option to specify a display style for the section's slideshow.
HeightUse the Height options to select Adapt to first slide, Screen height, Three quarters screen height, Two thirds screen height, Half screen height, 600px, 700px or 800px. Use this option to specify a height for displaying the section's slideshow.
Display text overlay on cardsSet the Display text overlay on cards checkbox to on or off. Use this option to show/hide a card behind the text overlay area for each of the section's blocks (slides).
Display content below image on mobileSet the Display content below image on mobile checkbox to on or off. Use this option to turn on/off displaying the text overlay area below the image for each of the section's blocks (slides). This option applies to mobile display devices.
Auto-rotate slidesSet the Auto-rotate slides checkbox to on or off. Use this option to turn on/off playing the section's slideshow automatically. Enabling this option shows an auto-play/pause button inside the section, and disables the dragging action to move between slides.
Change slides everyUse the Change slides every options to select 5 Seconds, 6 Seconds, 7 Seconds, 8 Seconds, 9 Seconds or 10 Seconds. Use this option to specify the number of seconds to wait before showing the next slide in the slideshow sequence. To use this setting, enable the Auto-rotate slides option.
Text overlay defaults > Content positionUse the Content position options to select Top left, Top center, Top right, Middle left, Middle center, Middle right, Bottom left, Bottom center or Bottom right. Use this option to specify a position for the text overlay area for each of the section's blocks (slides). This setting applies to all slides by default but the setting can be changed on each individual slide block.
Text overlay defaults > Text alignmentUse the Text alignment options to select Left, Center or Right. Use this option to align text inside the text overlay area for each of the section's blocks (slides). This setting applies to all slides by default but the setting can be changed on each individual slide block.
Text overlay defaults > Heading sizeUse the Heading size options to specify a size for heading text, inside the text overlay area, for each of the section's blocks (slides). Set heading text to use the same text size as Standard or Feature text. This setting applies to all slides by default but the setting can be changed on each individual slide.
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 Hero slideshow section ​

To configure a block for your Hero slideshow 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 Hero slideshow section.

  2. From the side menu, expand the Hero slideshow 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 Hero slideshow'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)
Slide - Image *Displays an image, within a series of media (slides), overlaid with text.
  • Use the Image selector options to set up an image 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 selector, and then choose a metafield to add. Refer to Shopify help: Metafields.
  • Use the Image - mobile selector options to set up an image inside the block for mobile display devices. The recommended image dimensions are 800px x 1200px (pixels), and .jpg format. Refer to Add, replace or remove an image or video inside a section or block.
  • To display an image for mobile devices from a dynamic source, select the Connect dynamic source icon beside the Image - mobile selector, and then choose a metafield to add. Refer to Shopify help: Metafields.
  • In the Title box, enter text to display as a title (heading) inside the block.
  • To display (title) 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.
  • In the Text box, enter text to display as body text inside the block. Format the text or add a link using the Text editor pane.
  • To 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.
  • In the Call to action > Link box, enter a URL for the block's button to use or select a link to a store page. The button is displayed inside the block's text overlay area. 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.
  • To display a links 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.
  • In the Call to action > Button text box, enter text to display as a label for the block's button. The button is displayed inside the block's text overlay area.
  • To display (button label) text from a dynamic source, select the Connect dynamic source icon beside the Button text box, and then choose a metafield to add. Refer to Shopify help: Metafields.
  • Use the Text overlay > Content position options to set a position for the text overlay area inside the block. The options are: Follow section, Top left, Top center, Top right, Middle left, Middle center, Middle right, Bottom left, Bottom center, and Bottom right.
  • Use the Text overlay > Text align option to set the alignment for text inside the text overlay area to: Follow section, Left, Center, or Right.
  • Select Remove block to delete the block from the current section.
Slide - VideoDisplays a video from your store's media library, within a series of media (slides), overlaid with text.
  • Use the Video selector options to set up a video from your store's media library inside the block. Refer to Add, replace or remove an image or video inside a section or block.
  • To display a video from a dynamic source, select the Connect dynamic source icon beside the Video selector, and then choose a metafield to add. Refer to Shopify help: Metafields.
  • Use the Crop options to set a size for the video inside the block. The options are: Natural, Vertical (9:16), Square (1:1), Standard (4:3), and Full screen. The Natural option uses the video's intrinsic aspect ratio.
  • Use the Aspect ratio – desktop option to set a size for the video inside the block. This setting applies to desktop display devices, and the options are: Same as mobile, Natural, Standard (4:3), Widescreen (16:9), Extra wide (2.35:1) and Full screen. The Natural option uses the video's intrinsic aspect ratio.The Desktop aspect ratio applies only to the first slide block, and when the section's height option is set to Adapt to first slide. Otherwise, the slide adapts to the slideshow's height.
  • In the Title box, enter text to display as heading (title) text inside the block's text overlay area. Format the text and add links, using the Text editor pane.
  • To display (title) 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.
  • In the Text box, enter text to display as body text inside the block's text overlay area. Format the text, and/ or add links, using the Text editor pane.
  • To 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.
  • In the Call to action > Link box, enter a URL for the block's button to use or select a store page to link to. The button is displayed inside the block's text area. 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.
  • To display a button 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.
  • In the Call to action > Button text box, enter text to display as a label for the block's button. The button is displayed inside the block's text area.
  • To display (button label) text from a dynamic source, select the Connect dynamic source icon beside the Button text box, and then choose a metafield to add. Refer to Shopify help: Metafields.
  • Use the Text overlay > Content position options to position the blocks's text overlay area. The options are: Follow section, Top left, Top center, Top right, Middle left, Middle center, Middle right, Bottom left, Bottom center, and Bottom right.
  • Use the Text overlay > Text align options to align text inside the text overlay area. The options are Follow section, Left, Center, and Right.
  • Select Remove block to delete the block from the section.
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.