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Shape carousel ​

This guide describes the Shape carousel section.

Use this section to display a series of shapes on a store page, with embedded media.

A Shape 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 Shape carousel section menu is displayed. The menu's Desktop slide width option is set to 30 % (percent). Use this option to specify a width for the slides (blocks) inside the section's carousel on desktop display devices.

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

To configure your Shape 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 Shape 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 > Shape carousel. Refer to Shopify help: Add a section.

  2. From the side menu, select Shape carousel.

    The Shape carousel section selected in Theme editor.

  3. Select a setting described in the following table.

Setting nameDescription
TitleIn the Title text box, enter (heading) text to display inside the section. Format the text and add links, using the Text editor pane.
Title > Connect dynamic sourceTo 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.
Slideshow focusUse the Slideshow focus options to select Center or Left. Use this option to specify an area of focus for the section's carousel.
Mobile slide widthUse the Mobile slide width options to select 3/5 or Full. Use the Mobile slide width options to select 3/5 or Full. Use this option to specify a width for the slides (blocks) inside the section's carousel on mobile display devices.
Desktop slide widthAdjust the Desktop slide width slider between 20 and 60 percent. Use this option to specify a width for the slides (blocks) inside the section's carousel on desktop display devices.
Autoscroll modeUse the Autoscroll mode options to set the section's carousel to move from Right to left or Left to right automatically. To turn off automatic scrolling mode, select Disabled
CropUse the Crop options to select No crop, Landscape, Square or Portrait. Use this option to specify an image cropping style for the images inside the section.
Buttons > Button styleUse the Button style options to select Primary or Secondary. Use this option to specify a style for the section's buttons. Refer to Buttons.
Buttons > Show buttons on mobileSet the Show buttons on mobile checkbox to on or off. Use this option to show/hide the section's buttons on mobile display devices.
Buttons > Only show buttons on hover on desktopSet the Only show buttons on hover on desktop checkbox to on or off. Use this option to turn on/off "hover" mode for the section's buttons. With this checkbox setting off, the section's buttons are always displayed. With this checkbox setting on, the section's buttons are displayed only when a cursor is moved over 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.

To configure a block for your Shape 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 Shape carousel section.

  2. From the side menu, expand the Shape 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 Shape 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)
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 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.
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 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.