> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://help.fluorescent.co/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://help.fluorescent.co/stiletto/sections/theme-sections/newsletter-compact.md).

# Newsletter compact

The **Newsletter (Compact)** section promotes your email newsletter with a minimal on-page signup form. Customize this section with a flexible layout, multiple style blocks, social media icons, and an optional image.

See the Newsletter section for a more prominent sign-up form with further design elements. The Popup and Footer sections can also include a newsletter signup block.

{% hint style="success" %}
Newsletter subscribers are added to your "accepts marketing" [Customers](https://shopify.com/admin/customers?query=\&accepts_marketing=1) list. You can learn more about how to manage Shopify customer emails from their [Email subscriber list management](https://help.shopify.com/en/manual/promoting-marketing/create-marketing/shopify-email/email-subscriber-list-management) and [Using Shopify Email for email marketing](https://help.shopify.com/en/manual/promoting-marketing/create-marketing/shopify-email) article.
{% endhint %}

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{% columns %}
{% column width="58.333333333333336%" %}

#### Set up section

In the editor side panel, click **(+) Add section** and select **Newsletter compact**. Use the drag handles **`⋮⋮`** to re-order sections.

Click the section to edit general **section styles**, like colors, width, and padding.

{% hint style="info" %}
Editing templates change all pages that use that template. For unique pages, [use new templates](/stiletto/general/editing-themes/using-templates.md#create-and-assign-multiple-templates) or [dynamic metafields](/stiletto/general/adapting-your-theme/dynamic-content-with-metafields.md)
{% endhint %}
{% endcolumn %}

{% column width="41.666666666666664%" %}

#### <mark style="color:$info;">Section style guides</mark>

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{% endcolumn %}
{% endcolumns %}

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<h2 align="center">Banner background</h2>

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Add and customize the background image for your email signup section.

<sub><mark style="color:$info;">Click section to find settings<mark style="color:$info;"></sub>

<table><thead><tr><th width="159">Setting</th><th>Description</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><mark style="color:blue;">Image</mark></td><td>Select or upload an image to display as the background of the banner.</td></tr><tr><td><mark style="color:blue;">Mobile image</mark></td><td>Select or upload an alternate image to display on mobile devices.<br><br>You may want a different image that works best with mobile screen dimensions.</td></tr><tr><td><mark style="color:blue;">Image focal point</mark></td><td>For desktop and mobile, select the most important part of your image to keep centered. Use focal points to avoid unwanted cropping across different screen sizes.</td></tr></tbody></table>

### <mark style="color:$primary;">Background image overlay</mark>

The **overlay** adds a layer of color to your image. Overlays help balance image and text for clarity and readability.

<sub><mark style="color:$info;">Click section to find settings<mark style="color:$info;"></sub>

<table><thead><tr><th width="163">Setting</th><th>Description</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><mark style="color:blue;">Color scheme</mark></td><td>Select a color scheme to apply background and text color. This option helps provide contrast with text and headings to keep them clear and readable.</td></tr><tr><td><mark style="color:blue;">Overlay opacity</mark></td><td>Use the slider to adjust the transparency of the overlay color. Set the opacity to 0% to turn off the overlay color. If set to 100%, the overlay will be opaque.</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Add section headings

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Add a section title and promotional text. The section headings are included as blocks nested within the section.

<details>

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

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

1. Click the **Heading** block to change the text ("Subscribe to our newsletter") for the section title.

   > we recommend a short title of just a few words.

   > Set the **Heading size** to **Small**, **Medium**, or **Large**.
2. Click the **Subheading** block to add a few sentences below the heading.

   > We recommend two or three short sentences that tells customers what they can expect if they sign up.

   > Set the **Text size** to **Small**, **Medium**, or **Large**.
3. (*Optional*.) Add a **Accent** block and enter text to display a small heading in all capitals above the main heading.

   > We recommend a short one or two word label.
4. Click **Save**.

</details>

<img src="/files/3FUOx2mJVPnpLv4czA1M" alt="" width="563">

## Add blocks

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Click **(+) Add block** to find and select the following blocks. Use the drag-and-drop handles **`⋮⋮`** to change the order of the blocks.

<table><thead><tr><th width="214">Setting</th><th>Description</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><mark style="color:blue;">Newsletter signup</mark></td><td>Change the signup button text and style, and change the footer text below the signup field.</td></tr><tr><td><mark style="color:blue;">Text content</mark></td><td>Add multiple lines of rich text.</td></tr><tr><td><mark style="color:blue;">Image</mark></td><td>Add a small image with an adjustable size.</td></tr><tr><td><mark style="color:blue;">Social icons</mark></td><td>Show icons for your social media links added in your theme settings.</td></tr></tbody></table>

<h2 align="center">Content layout</h2>

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<sub><mark style="color:$info;">Click section to find settings<mark style="color:$info;"></sub>

<table><thead><tr><th width="201">Setting</th><th>Description</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><mark style="color:blue;">Spacing mode</mark></td><td>Change the spacing between elements to have <strong>Space between</strong>, <strong>Space evenly</strong>, use <strong>Compact</strong> spacing.</td></tr><tr><td><mark style="color:blue;">Text alignment</mark></td><td>Align the headings to the <strong>Left</strong>, <strong>Center</strong>, or <strong>Right</strong> of the section.</td></tr></tbody></table>

<h2 align="center">Collect customer names</h2>

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In the **Newsletter signup**, you can choose to show required fields for the customer's first and last name.

{% hint style="info" %}
This option was added in[ v5.1.0](https://help.fluorescent.co/stiletto/sections/theme-sections/pages/J9rXgmXvITsLLIzjsXoR#id-5.1.0) — Learn how to [update your theme](/stiletto/general/theme-updates.md) to access the latest features.
{% endhint %}

<sub><mark style="color:$info;">Click Newsletter signup block to find settings<mark style="color:$info;"></sub>

<table><thead><tr><th width="207.48028564453125">Setting</th><th>Description</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><mark style="color:blue;">Collect customer name</mark></td><td>Enable option to show required fields for the customer's first and last name.</td></tr></tbody></table>

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> **Related links**
>
> [Newsletter](/stiletto/sections/theme-sections/newsletter.md)\
> [Popup Signup](/stiletto/sections/popups/sign-up-popup.md)\
> [Footer newsletter](/stiletto/pages/footer/newsletter-block.md)\
> [Email subscriber list management](https://help.shopify.com/en/manual/promoting-marketing/create-marketing/shopify-email/email-subscriber-list-management)\
> [Using Shopify email for email marketing](https://help.shopify.com/en/manual/promoting-marketing/create-marketing/shopify-email)
