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The Highlighted Collections section displays a curated list of collections with an interactive image preview. When hovering over a collection name, the corresponding collection image is displayed, creating an engaging browsing experience. This section combines visual appeal with navigation functionality, making it ideal for showcasing your store’s main collections in a premium, interactive format. Highlighted Collections section overview

What this section controls

This section controls collection displays with the following capabilities:
  • Up to 12 collection items with hover-triggered images
  • Interactive image preview on collection hover
  • Customizable section height and title font size
  • Custom collection images and titles
  • Product counter display
  • Mobile-specific image option
  • Responsive layout with configurable width ratios

How the Highlighted Collections section works

The Highlighted Collections section uses an interactive hover system:
  • Displays up to 12 collection items in a vertical list
  • Shows collection images on hover
  • Collection title, custom image, and product counter support
  • Separate mobile image option
  • Configurable section height and title font size
  • Responsive layout with mobile-specific image handling

Getting started

1

Open Theme Customizer

From Shopify admin, access the Theme Customizer.
2

Add Highlighted Collections section

Add the section to your homepage or landing page.
3

Add collection blocks

Click Add Highlighted collection to create collection items.
4

Configure collections

Select collection, add custom image if needed, and enable product counter.
Highlighted Collections section in Theme Customizer

Section settings

Section settings control layout, sizing, and visual styling.

Section height

Controls the height of the section on desktop.Range: 40 – 90 vhDefault: 60 vhSection height configuration

Items title font size

Controls the font size of collection titles.Range: 5x – 8xDefault: 8x
The changes will only apply to desktop.
Title font size configuration

Block settings

Block settings control individual collection items. Each block represents a single collection.
Maximum of 12 collection blocks can be added per section.

Collection

Select a collection to display.
  • Shopify collection picker
Collection selection

Image

Upload a custom image for the collection.
  • Shopify image picker
Will overwrite collection image.

Heading

Custom heading text for the collection.
  • Text input
Will overwrite collection heading.

Best practices

  • Use high-quality, visually distinct images for each collection to maximize hover impact
  • Keep collection titles concise (2-4 words) for quick scanning and elegant display
  • Order collections by priority, popularity, or logical browsing flow
  • Use consistent image styling and color palette across all collections
  • Limit to 6-8 collections for optimal user experience without overwhelming
  • Test hover interaction on desktop and touch behavior on mobile devices
  • Provide a mobile image that represents all collections well or highlights featured collection
  • Use product counter to indicate collection size and help set expectations
  • Consider image width ratio based on image quality and visual importance
  • Ensure sufficient color contrast for collection titles against background

Common use cases

  • Category navigation - Guide customers to main product categories with visual appeal
  • Seasonal collections showcase - Highlight seasonal or themed collections
  • Brand collections - Display collections organized by brand or designer
  • Style guides - Showcase collections based on aesthetic, occasion, or use case
  • Featured collection highlight - Draw attention to new or popular collections
  • Store directory - Create a visual map of your product offerings for easy navigation

Common Settings

Learn about common settings shared across sections