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Shapes with text overlay ​

This guide describes the Shapes with text overlay 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.

  3. Select a setting described in the following table.

Setting nameDescription
Slideshow on mobileSet the Slideshow on mobile checkbox to on or off.
TitleIn the Title text box, enter (heading) text to display.
Shape paddingAdjust the Shape padding slider between 1 and 6 rem.
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 > Color schemeUse the Color scheme selector to select a color scheme.
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.
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-name, and then select the block you added.

    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.
  • In the Text box, enter (body) text to display. Format the text and add links using the Text editor pane.
  • Use the Shape > Shape options to select a shape. For example, select Default, Circle, Rounded nonagon, or Pixelated. Selecting some shapes will crop the image.
  • Use the Shape > Crop options to select Square, Landscape or Portrait.
  • Use the Shape > Background color options to select Accent 1, Accent 2, Card or Text.
  • Use the Color scheme selector to select a color scheme.
  • 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.