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Video ​

This guide describes the Video section.

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

Configure the Video section ​

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

  2. From the side menu, select Video.

  3. Select a setting described in the following table.

Setting nameDescription
TitleIn the Title text box, enter (heading) text to display.
Layout > StyleUse the Style options to select Inset or Full.
Layout > Aspect ratioUse the Aspect ratio options to select Natural, Standard (4:3), Widescreen (16:9) or Extra-wide (2.35:1).
Video > VideoUse the Video selector to select a video.
Video > ModeUse the Mode options to select Preview or Autoplay. Autoplay will not play sound or show controls.
Video > PlaybackUse the Playback options to select Inline or Modal. Does not apply if mode is set to autoplay.
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 Video section ​

To configure a block for your Video 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 Video section.

  2. From the side menu, expand the Video 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)
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.