# Featured collection

Use the **Featured collection** section to display products from a selected collection as either a grid or as a single-row slider that visitors can click or swipe through.

When [Quick shop](https://help.fluorescent.co/cornerstone/products/quick-shop) is enabled, customers can add products to their cart without leaving the page.

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See the [Featured collection with media](https://help.fluorescent.co/cornerstone/pages/theme-sections/featured-collection-with-media) section for alternate style.
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**Editing templates will change all pages that use the same template**. [Create new templates](https://help.fluorescent.co/cornerstone/general/editing-themes/using-templates#create-and-assign-multiple-templates) for different page layouts, or [show dynamic page content](https://help.fluorescent.co/cornerstone/general/adapting-your-theme/dynamic-content-with-metafields) in the same template.
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## Set up section

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In the editor side panel, click **(+) Add section** and select **Featured collection**. Click and hold the drag handles **`⋮⋮`** to re-order sections.

### Section styles

Sections include general styles. Click the section to find options for **spacing**, and **animations**.

<table data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th align="center"></th><th data-hidden data-type="content-ref"></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td align="center"><mark style="color:blue;"><strong>Section spacing</strong></mark></td><td><a href="../section-styles#section-padding">#section-padding</a></td></tr><tr><td align="center"><mark style="color:blue;"><strong>Section animations</strong></mark></td><td><a href="../section-styles#section-animations">#section-animations</a></td></tr></tbody></table>

## Select featured collection

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Select a **collection** to display its products. Select how many columns and products to display, and choose to show products in a **Grid** or single-row **Slider**.

<details>

<summary><mark style="color:blue;"><strong>STEPS</strong></mark></summary>

In your theme editor (**Customize**):

1. Click the **Featured collection** section to open the settings.
2. Use the **Select collection** button find the collection you want to feature.

   > We recommend collections with at least 4 products.
3. Use the slider to set the **Maximum number of products** to display from your collection. Between **3** and **15**.

   > The products will display in the sort order as set in your Shopify admin settings. Learn more about admin settings for your [collection pages layout](https://help.shopify.com/en/manual/products/collections/collection-layout#change-the-sort-order-for-the-products-in-a-collection).
4. Select the **Number of columns on desktop** to show per row on desktop screens: either **1** or **2** columns.

   > Product image sizes will change according to the number of columns. On smaller browser sizes, the product grid may show fewer columns to adapt to the window width.
5. Choose to **Enable slider** on desktop and mobile to show a single-row of products that rotates, instead of a grid.
6. Click **Save**.

</details>

<table><thead><tr><th width="201">Setting</th><th>Description</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><mark style="color:blue;">Maximum number of products</mark></td><td>Set the maximum number of products to display within in the section: between <strong>3</strong> and <strong>15</strong>.</td></tr><tr><td><mark style="color:blue;">Number of columns on desktop</mark></td><td>Choose how many products to show per row on desktop screens: either <strong>3</strong>, <strong>4</strong>, or <strong>5</strong> columns.</td></tr><tr><td><mark style="color:blue;">Number of columns on dmobile</mark></td><td>Choose how many products to show per row on desktop screens: either <strong>1</strong> or <strong>2</strong> columns.</td></tr><tr><td><mark style="color:blue;">Enable slider</mark></td><td>For desktop or mobile, display products in a single-row carousel that visitors can click through to view more.</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Section header

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The **Section header** appears above the section. Add a **heading**, **subheading**, and optional **button**.

<details>

<summary><mark style="color:blue;"><strong>STEPS</strong></mark></summary>

In your theme editor (**Customize**):

1. Click the **Featured collection** section to open the settings.
2. Enter **Accent** text to display a small label above the heading.
3. Enter **Heading** text to display a section title.
4. Enter **Subheading** text to display below the heading.

   > Use the formatting buttons to add text styles, links, or lists. To learn more, see Shopify's [Rich text editor guide](https://help.shopify.com/en/manual/shopify-admin/productivity-tools/rich-text-editor#format-text-with-the-rich-text-editor).
5. Set **Maximum text width** between `400` and `1000` pixels.

   > Use this setting to control the line breaks of your headings and text.
6. Select or paste a URL for the **Button link** and enter text for the **Button label**.

   > Select a **Button style**: Primary button (Solid), Secondary button (Solid), Tertiary button (Outline), or Text. The most effective button labels ask customers to do something (e.g. Get started, Join us, Shop now). To learn more, [read "What is a Call to Action?"](https://www.thebalancesmb.com/call-to-action-1794380)
7. Click **Save**.

</details>

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`Click Featured collection section to find settings`

<table><thead><tr><th width="216">Setting</th><th>Description</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><mark style="color:blue;">Center header content</mark></td><td>Display headings as center-aligned within section. Uncheck this option to align headings to the left.</td></tr><tr><td><mark style="color:blue;">Accent</mark></td><td>Add a small heading label above section heading.</td></tr><tr><td><mark style="color:blue;">Heading</mark></td><td>Add text to show a main heading.</td></tr><tr><td><mark style="color:blue;">Subheading</mark></td><td>And text below the main heading.</td></tr><tr><td><mark style="color:blue;">Maximum text width</mark></td><td>Set the maximum width of heading text between <strong>400</strong> and <strong>1000</strong> <strong>px</strong>.</td></tr><tr><td><mark style="color:blue;">Button link</mark></td><td>Select or paste a URL for a button.</td></tr><tr><td><mark style="color:blue;">Button label</mark></td><td>Enter text to display as the button label.</td></tr><tr><td><mark style="color:blue;">Button style</mark></td><td>Choose a style for the button. Select <strong>Solid</strong>, <strong>Outline</strong>, or <strong>Text</strong>.</td></tr><tr><td><mark style="color:blue;">Button position</mark></td><td>Display buttons in the section's <strong>Header</strong> or <strong>Footer</strong>. In the footer position, the button is always centered.</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Customize View all tile

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Choose to display a "View all" tile at either the beginning or end of the product list. Change the headings, customize the colors, and choose to add a background image.

### Tile headings

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Add headings and text to the tile, change the text position, and customize the text and background colors.

<details>

<summary><mark style="color:blue;"><strong>STEPS</strong></mark></summary>

In your theme editor (**Customize**):

1. Click the **Featured collection** section to open the settings.
2. Add **Accent** text to show a small heading above the main tile heading.
3. Add **Heading** text to display as the tile title.
4. Add **Text** to display below the tile heading.
5. Select a **Text position** to display all headings in the **Top left** or **Center** of the tile.
6. Change the **Color scheme** of the text headings and background.

   > The **Default** option uses colors from your theme settings. You can select a variant scheme based on these default colors: either **Inverse**, **Soft**, **Accent**, or **Sale**. You may also select one of the two custom color schemas. Learn more about [Color schemes](https://help.fluorescent.co/cornerstone/theme-styles/colors#color-schemes).

   > Check the **Override with custom colors** to select colors separate from the color schemes.
7. Click **Save**.

</details>

### Tile background image

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Upload a image to display as the "View all" tile background. Apply a color or gradient **Tint** over the image, increase or decrease the **Tint opacity**, and select custom **Colors** for the tint and text.

<details>

<summary><mark style="color:blue;"><strong>STEPS</strong></mark></summary>

In your theme editor (**Customize**):

1. Click the **Featured collection** section to open the settings.
2. Select or upload an **Image** to display as the background of the tile.

   > There are no required pixel dimensions. We recommend a portrait orientation with a minimum height of 500 pixels.
3. Select an **Image focal point** to specify the main focus of your image and avoid unwanted cropping when the section adapts to different screen sizes.

   > Select **From image** to use the focal point set for the image when used anywhere on your store. To change the focal point, click the **Edit** button on the preview of the uploaded **Image**.

   > To set the focal point of the image for only this section, select **Center**, **Top**, **Bottom**, **Left**, or **Right**.
4. Under **"View all" tile overlay**, use the **Tint opacity** slider to change the transparency of the overlay.

   > Set the opacity to `0%` to turn off the overlay color. If set to `100%`, the overlay will be opaque and the image will not be visible.
5. For the **Tint style**, choose to use a **Solid** overlay color or **Gradient** overlay for the tint.

   > The gradient style fades across a range of hues. Select one of four options to change the angle and direction of the gradient.
6. Select the **Override with custom colors** option to change the **Text** and **Tint** colors to be different from the overlay colors in your theme settings.
7. Click **Save**.

</details>

`Click Featured collection section to find settings`

<table><thead><tr><th width="195">Setting</th><th>Description</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><mark style="color:blue;">Show “View all” tile</mark></td><td>Show a tile at the beginning or end of the product list to link to the collection page.</td></tr><tr><td><mark style="color:blue;">Heading</mark></td><td>Add text to show a heading for the “View all” tile.</td></tr><tr><td><mark style="color:blue;">Text</mark></td><td>Add text to show below the heading. The default text is “Shop all”.</td></tr><tr><td><mark style="color:blue;">Color scheme</mark></td><td>Change the color scheme applied to the text box.<br><br>Use the <strong>Default</strong> color scheme from your theme settings or select a variant scheme based on the default: either <strong>Inverse</strong>, <strong>Soft</strong>, <strong>Accent</strong>, or <strong>Sale</strong>. You can also select a <strong>custom color scheme.</strong> <a href="../../../theme-styles/colors#color-schemes">Learn more</a>.</td></tr><tr><td><mark style="color:blue;">Override with custom colors</mark></td><td><p>Check this option to use custom colors for the section.</p><p>These colors will override the color scheme.</p></td></tr><tr><td><mark style="color:blue;">Text color</mark></td><td><p>Select a custom color for the heading and text of the “View all” tile.</p><p>This setting applies only if the Override with custom colors option is enabled.</p></td></tr><tr><td><mark style="color:blue;">Background color</mark></td><td><p>Select a custom color for background the “View all” tile.</p><p>This setting applies only if the Override with custom colors option is enabled.</p></td></tr><tr><td><mark style="color:blue;">Image</mark></td><td><p>Select an image to display as the background of the title.</p><p>The image will override the color scheme and use the overlay colors selected in your theme settings.</p></td></tr><tr><td><mark style="color:blue;">Image focal point</mark></td><td>Select the most important part of your image to keep centered. Use focal points to avoid unwanted cropping across different screen sizes.</td></tr><tr><td><mark style="color:blue;">Tint opacity</mark></td><td><p>Use the slider to adjust the transparency of the overlay color.</p><p>Set the opacity to 0% to turn off the overlay color. If set to 100%, the overlay will be opaque.</p></td></tr><tr><td><mark style="color:blue;">Tint style</mark></td><td><p>Choose to use a Solid overlay color or Gradient overlay for the tint. The gradient style fades across a range of hues.</p><p>You can select the angle and direction of the gradient from one of four options.</p></td></tr><tr><td><mark style="color:blue;">Override with custom colors</mark></td><td>Check this option to use custom overlay colors for the tint. These colors will override the overlay colors selected in your theme settings.</td></tr><tr><td><mark style="color:blue;">Text color</mark></td><td>Select a custom color for the heading and text of the “View all” tile.</td></tr><tr><td><mark style="color:blue;">Tint color</mark></td><td>Select a custom overlay text color for the tint.</td></tr></tbody></table>

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> **Related links**
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> [Featured collection with media](https://help.fluorescent.co/cornerstone/pages/theme-sections/featured-collection-with-media)\
> [Product listing settings](https://help.fluorescent.co/cornerstone/products/product-listings)\
> [Collection pages](https://help.fluorescent.co/cornerstone/collection-pages/collection-pages)\
> [Shopify collections guide](https://help.shopify.com/en/manual/products/collections/collection-layout#change-the-sort-order-for-the-products-in-a-collection)