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Popular categories

Layout, content and available controls for Popular categories.

Where to find it

Add this section from the theme editor on a supported template.

Available content blocks

  • Category

Editor controls

Conditional controls appear after choosing the relevant source, style or option. Saved values may differ from new defaults.

Display section ID
ID is used in the Sections group section to merge 2 sections. ID can also be put inside any button link and the button will scroll to this section.
Display on
Choose the presentation or source that fits this component.Options: All devices · Desktop only · Mobile only
Heading
Use bold or italic in this heading to apply the global Heading DNA accent style. Change it in Theme settings > Typography.
Accent effect
Highlight adds a slanted color plate behind bold or italic heading text. The existing accent color controls set its background.Options: Theme setting · Highlight
Heading accent color source
Global accent styling is managed in Theme settings > Typography; choose Custom for a local color.Options: Heading DNA · Custom
Custom accent colorConditional
Choose a local color when the relevant custom source is enabled.
Text
Edit the text shown by this component.
Color source
Theme colors follow Theme settings > Colors. Other sources apply only to this section.Options: Use theme colors · Choose a color scheme · Set custom colors
Saved color schemeConditional
Choose an available Shopify color scheme.
BackgroundConditional
Choose a local color when the relevant custom source is enabled.
HeadingConditional
Choose a local color when the relevant custom source is enabled.
TextConditional
Choose a local color when the relevant custom source is enabled.
Card color style
Choose how the category cards are colored. Card defaults use the global card palette. Custom changes only these cards.Options: Card defaults · Custom
Card backgroundConditional
Choose a local color when the relevant custom source is enabled.
Card textConditional
Choose a local color when the relevant custom source is enabled.
Card borderConditional
Choose a local color when the relevant custom source is enabled.
Use custom colors for this sectionConditional
Legacy setting retained for saved sections.
Custom backgroundConditional
Choose a local color when the relevant custom source is enabled.
Custom textConditional
Choose a local color when the relevant custom source is enabled.
Custom headingConditional
Choose a local color when the relevant custom source is enabled.
Custom accentConditional
Choose a local color when the relevant custom source is enabled.
Custom borderConditional
Choose a local color when the relevant custom source is enabled.
Text colorConditional
Choose a local color when the relevant custom source is enabled.
Card text colorConditional
Choose a local color when the relevant custom source is enabled.
Max width
Adjust within the range offered by the theme editor.
Heading size
Adjust within the range offered by the theme editor.
Heading size mobile
Adjust within the range offered by the theme editor.
Card title size
Adjust within the range offered by the theme editor.
Card height
Adjust within the range offered by the theme editor.
Card height mobile
Adjust within the range offered by the theme editor.
Gap
Adjust within the range offered by the theme editor.
Overlay opacity
Adjust within the range offered by the theme editor.
Top padding
Adjust within the range offered by the theme editor.
Bottom padding
Adjust within the range offered by the theme editor.

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