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Vertical video embeds ​

This guide describes the Vertical video embeds section.

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

Configure the Vertical video embeds section ​

To configure your Vertical video embeds 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 Vertical video embeds 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 > Vertical video embeds. Refer to Shopify help: Add a section.

  2. From the side menu, select Vertical video embeds.

  3. Select a setting described in the following table.

Setting nameDescription
HeadingIn the Heading text box, enter heading text to display inside the section.
SubheadingIn the Subheading text box, enter subheading text to display inside the section.
Slideshow focusUse the Slideshow focus options to select Center or Left.
Autoscroll modeUse the Autoscroll mode options to select Right to left, Left to right or Disabled.
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 Vertical video embeds section ​

To configure a block for your Vertical video embeds 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 Vertical video embeds section.

  2. From the side menu, expand the Vertical video embeds 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)
Video embedDisplays a video from a URL or embed code inside the section.
  • In the Video URL text box, enter a URL for a video to display inside the block. Only video URLs for TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts are supported.
  • In the Embed code text box, enter an embed code snippet for a video to display inside the block. Entering an embed code overrides the Video URL setting.
  • 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.