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Shapes with text overlay ​

This guide describes the Shapes with text overlay section.

Use the section to display shapes overlaid with text on a store page.

A Shapes with text overlay 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 Shapes with text overlay section menu is displayed. The menu's Shape padding option is set to 1.6 rem. Inside the section, this option adds more/less space between a shape's text content and its inside borders. For example, in the previous image, the 1.6 rem padding is applied to each shape inside the section.

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

Configure the Shapes with text overlay section ​

To configure your Shapes with text overlay 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 Shapes with text overlay 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 > Shapes with text overlay. Refer to Shopify help: Add a section.

  2. From the side menu, select Shapes with text overlay.

    The Shapes with text overlay section selected in Theme editor.

  3. Select a setting described in the following table.

Setting nameDescription
Slideshow on mobileSet the Slideshow on mobile checkbox to on or off. Use this option to show/hide the section on mobile display devices.
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.
Shape paddingAdjust the Shape padding slider between 1 and 6 rem. Use this setting to add more/less space between the shape's text content and its (inside) borders.
Disable shape styleSet the Disable shape style checkbox to on or off. With this option enabled, the section's shapes use the settings you specify in Theme settings > Media.
Color > Background colorUse the Background color options to select Accent 1, Accent 2, Card, Text. Use this option to specify a color for the section's background.
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 Shapes with text overlay section ​

To configure a block for your Shapes with text overlay 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 Shapes with text overlay section.

  2. From the side menu, expand the Shapes with text overlay 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 Shapes with text overlay'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)
ShapeDisplays a shape inside the section that contains (optional) heading and body text.
  • In the Title text box, enter (heading) text to display inside the block.
  • To 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.
  • In the Text box, enter (body) text to display. Format the text and add links using the Text editor pane.
  • To display (body) text from a dynamic source, select the Connect dynamic source icon beside the Text box, and then choose a metafield to add. Refer to Shopify help: Metafields.
  • Use the Shape options to select a shape to apply to the block. For example, select Default, Circle, Rounded nonagon, or Pixelated. Selecting some shapes will crop the image.
  • Set the Color > Override section color scheme to turn on/off applying the section's color scheme to the block. With this option set to off, use the Color > Scheme option to specify a color scheme for the block.
  • Use the Color scheme selector to select a color scheme to apply to the block.
  • Follow the Color > Theme settings link to open Theme editor's Color theme settings. Use the settings to edit the theme colors for your entire store.
  • 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.