# Slideshow split
The **Slideshow split** displays two images on one slide in a rotating slideshow. You can also add autoplay videos and set mobile-specific images.
## Set up section
Add this section to any template (except Checkout) and use the drag-and-drop handles to re-order its position. You can add this section multiple times with different content and settings.
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Editing a template changes all pages that use that template. To edit specific pages, you can [create new templates](https://help.fluorescent.co/lorenza/general/editing-themes/using-templates#create-and-assign-multiple-templates) or [use metafields and dynamic sources](https://help.fluorescent.co/lorenza/general/adapting-your-theme/dynamic-content-with-metafields).
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STEPS
In your theme editor (**Customize**):
1. Select a **Template** to edit from the dropdown menu in the top bar.
> Learn how to use templates in our [Templates guide](https://help.fluorescent.co/lorenza/general/editing-themes/using-templates).
2. Under **Template**, click **(+) Add section** and select **Slideshow split**.
3. Click and hold the drag-and-drop handles **`⋮⋮`** to re-order your sections.
## **Add image slides**
Add up to 8 slides that will rotate below the Slideshow headings and button.
STEPS
In your theme editor (**Customize**):
1. Click **(+) Add slide** and/or click on the **Slide block** you wish to edit.
> Clicking on the block opens the block settings.
2. Under **Image**, click **Select image** to upload and select your image file.
> There are no required images dimensions. We recommend images that are **portrait (2:3)** orientation (taller than wide) with a minimum width of **`2050px`** for optimal quality across all devices.
3. (*Optional*.) Under **Mobile image**, click **Select image** to upload and select an alternate slide image that will show only on mobile.
> You may want a different image that works best with mobile screen dimensions.
4. Select the **Image focal point** to choose which section of the image to keep centered within the slide.
> This setting ensures the key part of your image appears when cropping occurs.
5. (*Optional*.) Click and hold the drag handles **`⋮⋮`** to rearrange the blocks:
> Click **Remove block** in the block settings to delete a block.
> Click the **Eye icon** to hide or unhide a block.
6. Click **Save**.
## **Add video slides**
You can add slides with short auto-playing videos that loop continuously. It's a great way to add some dynamism to your page.
### Add autoplay video
Add a muted autoplay video to use for your slide. You need to upload a .mp4 video to your Shopify admin and copy the link into your theme editor settings.
| File Format | .mp4 video (required) |
| ----------- | ---------------------------- |
| File size | Maximum 10MB (recommended) |
| Duration | 5 - 10 seconds (recommended) |
{% hint style="info" %}
The autoplay video does not play audio. To embed a single video from YouTube or Vimeo with audio, see [Lorenza's Video section](https://help.fluorescent.co/lorenza/sections/theme-sections/video).
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STEPS
In your **Shopify admin**:
1. Go to **Content > Files** to open your [Shopify files](https://help.shopify.com/en/manual/shopify-admin/productivity-tools/file-uploads).
2. Click the **Upload files** button to add your **`.mp4`** file from your computer.
3. Once your file has been processed, click the **Link icon** next to the file to copy the *URL*.
> You may need to refresh the page for your file to appear.
In the theme editor (**Customize**):
1. Paste the link into the **Video link** field. Click on the the link that appears in the results above.
2. Change the **Media fit** to either have your image **Cover** the entire block or **Contain** the image in the block with its original shape.
3. (*Optional*.) Select an **Overlay color** to display overtop of the video and adjust the **Overlay opacity** using the slider.
> The **Overlay** lets you control the brightness and tone of your videoe. Use this setting to balance it with the other images and to add contrast with the headings so they are readable.
4. Click **Save**.
## Section headings and style
Add and customize slide headings, buttons, and colors. The Slideshow headings and button overlays the slides that rotate beneath it.
STEPS
In your theme editor (**Customize**):
1. Click on the **Slideshow split** section to open the settings.
2. Choose whether to **Enable animation** to show visual effects when scrolling, hovering, or interacting with the section.
> Learn more about [Section animations](https://fluorescent.co/help/lorenza/theme-settings-animation) in Lorenza.
3. Add a **Heading** as a title of slide.
> We recommended a short title of just a few words.
4. (*Optional.*) Add a **Small heading** to display above the Heading.
We recommended using the small heading as a label or category for what you're showcasing in the slide, such as "Products", "Collections", or "Blog posts", etc.
5. Add **Subheading** text to display below the heading.
> We recommend two or three short sentences.
6. (*Optional*) Use the sliders to adjust the **Heading size** and **Subheading size**.
7. Use the **Max width of text** slider to control the maximum width of the headings.
> Use this setting to create a clean visual shape for your text and avoid unwanted line breaks.
8. Add a **Link** and **Button text** to display a button underneath the subheading.
> The entire slide will become a link if no **Button text** is added.
> 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)
9. (*Optional*.) Select an **Overlay color** to display overtop of the image and adjust the **Overlay opacity** using the slider.
> The **Overlay** lets you control the brightness and tone of images. Use this setting to balance it with other images and to increase contrast with headings so they're readable.
> Set the opacity to *0%* to turn off the overlay color; set it to *100%* to create a solid color block with no image.
10. (*Optional*.) Click the **Overlay gradient** option to add a color overlay that fades across a range of hues.
> You can choose the style, angle, position, and opacity of the gradient. See Shopify's [color gradient guide](https://help.shopify.com/en/manual/online-store/themes/theme-structure/color-scheme#gradients) to learn more.
11. Select a **Text container color** to display your slide content in a solid box container. By default, the color is set to transparent.
12. Change the **Text color** to make sure the headings are readable against the other colors or your slide image.
13. Change the position of the slide content by selecting the **Text alignment**.
14. Click **Save**.
## Add call-to-action button
Link to your collections or products or any other page with a call-to-action button. Add **Button text** to display a button.
STEPS
In your theme editor (**Customize**):
1. Click on the **Slideshow split** section to open the settings.
2. Select or paste a **Link**.
> Make sure you copy the full URL, including **`https://`** at the start. For example: **`https://instagram.com/abc123`**.
3. Add **Button text** to display a button underneath the headings. Leave the **Button text** blank to make the entire block a clickable link.
> The entire slide will become a link if no **Button text** is added.
> 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).
4. Click **Save**.
## Slideshow height
The **slideshow** section can display your slides at a **Custom height**. The height of the slideshow is set as a percentage of the total height of the customer's screen or browser height.
STEPS
In your theme editor (**Customize**):
1. Click on the **Slideshow** section to open the section settings.
2. Change the overall **Height** and **Mobile height** of all your slide images using the slider.
> When **Height** is set to 50%, the slideshow will always display at half the height of the customer's screen or window height.
> Your image will be cropped to match the height.
3. Click **Save**.
## Time between slides
By default, multiple slides will rotate every few seconds. You can choose to display each slide between **5** to **15** seconds.
STEPS
In your theme editor (**Customize**):
1. Click on the **Slideshow** section to open the section settings.
2. Move the slider to set the **time between slides** between **`3`** to **`15`** seconds.
3. Click **Save**.
## Settings reference
Click on the section to find the following settings:
| Setting | Description |
| ----------------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| Image Height | Set the image height to Custom or Original.
Select Original to display your uploaded image without cropping.
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| Custom height | The height of the mobile slideshow as a percentage of the screen height.
Your image will be cropped to match the height. If the custom height is 100%, the slideshow will expand the full height of any screen.
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| Time between slides | The number of seconds each slide is shown before rotating. Choose between 5 seconds and 15 seconds. |
| Small heading | Add mini heading text in all capitals above the heading. We recommended a one or two word label. |
| Heading | Add heading text to display as the slide title. |
| Subheading | Add 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 manual](https://help.shopify.com/en/manual/shopify-admin/productivity-tools/rich-text-editor#format-text-with-the-rich-text-editor). |
| Heading font size | Use the slider to change the font size of the heading. |
| Subheading font size | Use the slider to change the font size of the subheading. |
| Max width of heading | Use the slider to control the maximum width and line breaks of the heading. |
| Max width of subheading | Use the slider to control the maximum width and line breaks of the subheading. |
| Link | Select or paste a link for the button or slide. |
| Button text | Add custom text for your call-to-action button. |
| Text alignment | Position the Heading, Subheading, and Button to one of nine quadrants of the block. |
| Color | Select the text, button, background, and overlay color of the block. |
| Overlay opacity | Use the slider to adjust the transparency of the overlay color. |
| Text container color | Choose a color to display your slide content in a solid color box. |
| Text color | Choose the color of the slide text. |
| Button text color | Select the color of the button label (e.g. "Shop now") |
| Button background color | Select the color of the entire button background. |
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> **Related links**
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> [Image hero](https://help.fluorescent.co/lorenza/sections/theme-sections/image-hero)\
> [Gallery](https://help.fluorescent.co/lorenza/sections/theme-sections/gallery)\
> [Slideshow](https://help.fluorescent.co/lorenza/sections/theme-sections/slideshow)