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Image focus carousel ​

This guide describes the Image focus carousel section.

Use the section to display images (blocks) on a page using a carousel layout.

A Image focus carousel 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 Image focus carousel section menu is displayed. The menu's Layout > Enlarge active slide option is set to on. This option specifies a size for the currently active slide inside the section's carousel. For example, in the previous image, the active center slide that contains the (yellow colored) Lemon spritz product is displayed larger than the other slides.

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

To configure your Image focus carousel section:

  1. Go to Customize theme.

    In Theme editor, at the top of the page, use the dropdown to select a page that contains an Image focus carousel 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 > Image focus carousel. Refer to Shopify help: Add a section.

  2. From the side menu, select Image focus carousel.

    The Image focus carousel section selected in Theme editor.

  3. Select a setting described in the following table.

Setting nameDescription
HeadingIn the Heading text box, enter text to display as title text inside the section. Format the text and add links using the Text editor pane.
Heading > Connect dynamic sourceTo display (heading) text from a dynamic source, select the Connect dynamic source icon beside the Heading box, and then choose a metafield to add. Refer to Shopify help: Metafields.
SubheadingIn the Subheading text box, enter text to display as subtitle text inside the section. Format the text and add links using the Text editor pane.
Subheading > Connect dynamic sourceTo display (subheading) text from a dynamic source, select the Connect dynamic source icon beside the Subheading box, and then choose a metafield to add. Refer to Shopify help: Metafields.
Layout > Enlarge active slideSet the Enlarge active slide checkbox to on or off. With this option enabled, the section's currently active slide is displayed larger than the other slides. With this option set to off, all slides display at the same size inside the section.
Layout > Disable media styleSet the Disable media style checkbox to on or off. Use this option to show/hide the styles applied to the section's media. Enable this setting if you use an image with a transparent background.
Carousel > Mobile slide widthUse the Mobile slide width options to select 3/5 or Full. Use this option to specify a width for the section's carousel. This option applies to mobile display devices, when layout is set to Carousel.
Carousel > Desktop slide widthAdjust the Desktop slide width slider between 20 and 60 percent. Use this option to specify a width for the section's carousel. This option applies to mobile display devices, when layout is set to Carousel.
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.

To configure a block for your Image focus carousel 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 Image focus carousel section.

  2. From the side menu, expand the Image focus carousel 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 Image focus carousel'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)
ImageDisplays an image inside the section.
  • Use the Image picker 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 image selector, and then choose a metafield to add. Refer to Shopify help: Metafields.
  • Use the Crop options to select No crop, Landscape, Square or Portrait. Use this option to specify an image cropping style for images inside the block.
  • Use 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 block. Selecting some shapes will crop the image.
  • In the Heading text box, enter (title) text to display inside the block.
  • To display (heading) text from a dynamic source, select the Connect dynamic source icon beside the Heading box, and then choose a metafield to add. Refer to Shopify help: Metafields.
  • In the Caption text box, enter (image caption) text to display. Format the text and add links using the Text editor pane.
  • To display (Caption) text from a dynamic source, select the Connect dynamic source icon beside the Caption box, and then choose a metafield to add. Refer to Shopify help: Metafields.
  • In the Button text box, enter text to display as a button label inside the block.
  • 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
  • In the Link box, enter a URL or select a store page to link to. The link is displayed inside the block. To remove a link, select the X icon inside the Link box.
  • To 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
  • 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.