Appearance

404 page ​

This guide describes setting up the 404 page section.

Use the section to provide a message that's displayed whenever a visitor follows a link to a store page that cannot be found.

An example 404 page section on a store's 404 page.

The previous image shows a default 404 page section on a store's 404 page.

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

Set up a 404 page section ​

To set up a 404 page section:

  1. Go to Customize theme. At the top of the page, use the dropdown to select Others > 404 page.

    Note

    The section is available only on the Others > 404 page template.

  2. From the side menu, select 404 page.

    The 404 page section selected in Theme editor.

  3. Select a setting described in the following table.

Setting nameDescription
Color > Color schemeUse the Color scheme dropdown to set the section's color scheme to Primary, Secondary, Tertiary or Quaternary. Refer to Colors.
Color > Use gradient for backgroundSelect the checkbox Use gradient for background 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.

Configure a block within a 404 page section ​

A default 404 page section contains no blocks. To configure a block inside the section:

  1. Go to Customize theme. At the top of the page, use the dropdown to select the Other > 404 page template.

  2. From the side menu, expand the 404 page 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 404 page's Add block menu in Theme editor.

    Note

    Inside the section, you can add, remove, show/ hide, or 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.