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Image with text slideshow ​

This guide describes the Image with text slideshow section.

Use the section to display a series of images with corresponding text on a page.

A 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 Slide block menu is displayed. The block is inside an Image with text slideshow section. Inside the menu, the Button link option is set to the store's Hella Good T-shirt product page. This option specifies a link for the block's button to use inside the section. For example, in the previous image, the Order now button is displayed inside the section. When a store visitor selects the button, the store's Hella Good T-shirt product page opens.

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

Configure the Image with text slideshow section ​

To configure your Image with text 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 an Image with text 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 > Image with text slideshow. Refer to Shopify help: Add a section.

  2. From the side menu, select Image with text slideshow.

    The Image with text slideshow 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 to option to display a card behind the section's slideshow.
Image size on desktopUse the Image size on desktop options to select 1/3, 1/2, 3/5 or 2/3. Use this to option to specify a size for the section's image. This option applies to desktop display devices.
Image cropUse the Image crop options to select No crop, Landscape, Square or Portrait. Use this option to set a cropping style for images inside the section. Apply this setting to keep image sizes consistent across slides.
Heading sizeUse the Heading size options to select Standard or Feature. Use this option to set the section's heading text to use the same text size as Standard or Feature text.
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 an Image with text slideshow section ​

To configure a block for your Image with text 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 an Image with text slideshow section.

  2. From the side menu, expand the Image with text 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 Image with text 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 *Displays an image, within a series of images, side-by-side 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 shape options to set a shape for images inside the block. Shapes theme provides more than 70 different shapes for images. Some shapes will crop the image.
  • Adjust the Rotate image slider to rotate the image inside the block. The slider ranges from -90deg to 90deg (degrees).
  • Select the radio buttons Image position on desktop to position the block's image to the Right or Left.
  • In the Content > Title box, enter text to display as a title (heading) inside the block. 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 Content > Title box, and then choose a metafield to add. Refer to Shopify help: Metafields.
  • In the Content > 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 Content > Text box, and then choose a metafield to add. Refer to Shopify help: Metafields.
  • Use the options Content > Text alignment to align the block's body text to the Left, Center, or Right.
  • In the Link > Button 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 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 URL 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.
  • In the Link > Label box, enter text to display as a label for the block's button. The button is displayed inside the block's text area. To use this setting, add a link into the Link box.
  • To 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.
  • Select Remove block to delete the block from the current 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.