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Mixed shape product grid ​

This guide describes the Mixed shape product grid section.

Use the section to display product images (tiles), arranged in a grid layout, with a (different) shape applied to each tile.

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 Mixed shape product grid section menu is displayed. The menu's Products per row on desktop option is set to 3. Use this option to specify the number of products to display in each row, inside the section, on desktop display devices. For example, in the previous image, three of the store's products are displayed inside the section's first row of product tiles (blocks).

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

Configure the Mixed shape product grid section ​

To configure your Mixed shape product grid 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 Mixed shape product grid 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 > Mixed shape product grid. Refer to Shopify help: Add a section.

  2. From the side menu, select Mixed shape product grid.

    The Mixed shape product grid section selected in Theme editor.

  3. Select a setting described in the following table.

Setting nameDescription
HeadingIn the Heading text box, enter (title) text to display 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 (subtitle) text to display 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.
Enable quick buySet the Enable quick buy checkbox to on or off. Use this option to show/hide an "Add to cart" button with product tiles inside the section. For a product with two variants, Shapes theme displays a variant selector as a button. If there are more than two variants, a dropdown selector is displayed. Refer to Show quick buy on product tiles.
Display blocks on cardsSet the Display blocks on cards checkbox to on or off. Use this option to show/hide a card behind each of the section's block. Refer to Shopify help: Cards.
Products per row on mobileUse the Products per row on mobile options to select 1 or 2. Use this option to specify the number of products to display in each row, inside the section. This setting applies to mobile display devices.
Products per row on desktopAdjust the Products per row on desktop slider between 1 and 5. Use this option to specify the number of products to display in each row, inside the section. This setting applies to desktop display devices.
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 Mixed shape product grid section ​

To configure a block for your Mixed shape product grid 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 Mixed shape product grid section.

  2. From the side menu, expand the Mixed shape product grid 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 Mixed shape product grid'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)
ProductDisplays a store product inside the section.
  • Use the following Product menu options to set up a product inside the block.
    • To add a product, choose Select product, enter the name of a product into the Search box and/or select a product from the list. Then, choose Select.
    • To create a new product, choose Select product > Create product to open the Add product page in Shopify admin. Select the new product, and then choose Select. Refer to Shopify help: Products.
    • To replace a product, choose Change > Change product, and then select or create a product.
    • To remove a product, select Change > Remove product.
  • To display a product from a dynamic source, if available, select the Connect dynamic source icon beside the Product selector, and then choose a metafield to add. Refer to Shopify help: Metafields.
  • Use the Image shape options to select a shape for the block's image (product tile). For example, select Default, Circle, Rounded nonagon, or Pixelated. Selecting some shapes will crop the image.
  • 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.