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Offset gallery ​

This guide describes the Offset gallery section.

Use the section to display an offset arrangement of selected media on a page.

A Offset gallery 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 Offset gallery section menu is displayed. The menu's Image shape option is set to Clipped. Use this option to specify a shape for the section's image tiles (blocks). For example, in the previous image, the Clipped shape is applied to the section's images.

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

To configure your Offset gallery 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 Offset gallery 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 > Offset gallery. Refer to Shopify help: Add a section.

  2. From the side menu, select Offset gallery.

    The Offset gallery section selected in Theme editor.

  3. Select a setting described in the following table.

Setting nameDescription
HeightUse the Height options to select 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 collections.
CropUse the Crop options to select Landscape, Square, Portrait or No crop. Use this option to specify a cropping style for images inside the section's collection tiles.
Image shapeUse 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 section's image tiles (blocks). Some shapes crop the image.
Layout > Number of items on mobileAdjust the Number of items on mobile slider between 4 and 12. Use this option to specify the number of image tiles (blocks) to display inside the section. This option applies to mobile display devices. Adjust the number of items, zoom level and rotation to achieve the desired effect.
Layout > Number of items on desktopAdjust the Number of items on desktop slider between 15 and 30. Use this option to specify the number of image tiles (blocks) to display inside the section. This option applies to desktop display devices.
Layout > Zoom levelAdjust the Zoom level slider between 1.1 and 1.5. Use this option to specify a zoom/magnification level for the section's image tiles (blocks).
Layout > RotateAdjust the Rotate slider between -30 and 30 degrees. Use this option to rotate the image tiles (blocks) inside the section.
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 Offset gallery 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 Offset gallery section.

  2. From the side menu, expand the Offset gallery 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 Offset gallery'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)
Image *Displays an image inside the section.
  • Use the Image picker options 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 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 50 different shapes for images. Some shapes crop the image. Refer to Style images and videos with shapes.
  • 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.
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.
  • Select Remove block to delete the block from the section.
CollectionDisplays a store collection inside the section.
  • Use the following Collection menu options to set up a collection inside the block.
    • To add a collection, choose Select collection, enter the name of a collection into the Search box and/or select a collection from the list. Then, choose Select.
    • To create a new collection, choose Select collection > Create collection to open the Create collection page in Shopify admin. Select the new collection, and then choose Select. Refer to Shopify help: Collections.
    • To replace a collection, choose Change > Change collection. Enter the name of a collection into the Search box and/or select a collection from the list. Then, choose Select.
    • To remove a collection, select Change > Remove collection.
  • To display a collection from a dynamic source, if available, select the Connect dynamic source icon beside the Collection selector, and then choose a metafield to add. Refer to Shopify help: Metafields.
  • Select Remove block to delete the block from the section.
ArticleDisplays an article from your store's blog inside the section.
  • Use the following Article selector options to set up an article inside the block.
    • To add an article, choose Select article, and then select an article from your store's blog.
    • To replace an article, choose Change > Change article, and then select a new article.
    • To remove an article, select Change > Remove article.
  • To display an article from a dynamic source, if available, select the Connect dynamic source icon beside the Article selector, 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.