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Testimonials ​

This guide describes the Testimonials section.

Use the section to display comments from customers, clients, and staff.

A Testimonials 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 Testimonials section menu is displayed. The menu's Image shape option is set to Triple pill 2. This option specifies a shape for images inside the section. For example, in the previous image, the Triple pill 2 shape is applied to the image inside each of the section's testimonials (blocks).

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

Configure the Testimonials section ​

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

  2. From the side menu, select Testimonials.

    The Testimonials section selected in Theme editor.

  3. Select a setting described in the following table.

Setting nameDescription
Display on cardSet the Display on card checkbox to on or off. Use this option to show/hide a card behind the section. Refer to Shopify help: Cards.
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.
Images max widthAdjust the Images max width slider between 50 and 500 pixels. Use this option to specify a maximum width for the section's images.
Disable media styleSet the Disable media style checkbox to on or off. Recommended if using brand logos for testimonials. Use this option to show/hide the styles applied to the section's image.
CropUse the Crop options to select No crop, Landscape, Square or Portrait. Use this option to specify an image cropping style for images inside the section.
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. Selecting some shapes will crop the image.
Desktop slide widthAdjust the Desktop slide width slider between 20 and 60 percent. Use this option to specify a width for the section's blocks on desktop display devices.
Autoscroll modeUse the Autoscroll mode options to select Right to left, Left to right or Disabled. Use this option to set the section's blocks to move from Right to left or Left to right automatically. To turn off automatic scrolling mode, select Disabled.
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 Testimonials section ​

To configure a block for your Testimonials 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 Testimonials section.

  2. From the side menu, expand the Testimonials 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 Testimonials'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)
Testimonial *Displays comment text, with an optional image, inside the section.
  • Use the Image selector options to set up an image 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 Rating dropdown to set the number of star icons to display inside the block. The options are No rating, 5 stars, 4 stars, 3 stars, 2 stars, and 1 star.
  • In the Quote box, enter text to display as a comment inside the block. Enter a comment from a customer, client or staff member about your store's products and services. Format the text and links using the Text editor pane.
  • To display quote text from a dynamic source, select the Connect dynamic source icon beside the Quote box, and then choose a metafield to add. Refer to Shopify help: Metafields.
  • In the Source box, enter a name to display inside the block as the source of the comment/ quote.
  • To display source text from a dynamic source, select the Connect dynamic source icon beside the Source box, and then choose a metafield to add. Refer to Shopify help: Metafields.
  • Select Remove block to delete the block from the current 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.