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# Highlighted Collections

> Display collections with interactive image previews that change on hover for an engaging browsing experience.

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.

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/digifist/QDRXViIlIy6fQtZr/images/theme/release/sections/highlighted-collections/highlighted-collections-overview.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=QDRXViIlIy6fQtZr&q=85&s=2f46ce59433430136502a394b625c53a" alt="Highlighted Collections section overview" width="3280" height="2186" data-path="images/theme/release/sections/highlighted-collections/highlighted-collections-overview.png" />

## 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

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open Theme Customizer">
    From Shopify admin, access the Theme Customizer.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Add Highlighted Collections section">
    Add the section to your homepage or landing page.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Add collection blocks">
    Click **Add Highlighted collection** to create collection items.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Configure collections">
    Select collection, add custom image if needed, and enable product counter.
  </Step>
</Steps>

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/digifist/QDRXViIlIy6fQtZr/images/theme/release/sections/highlighted-collections/highlighted-collections-location.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=QDRXViIlIy6fQtZr&q=85&s=262fe076239c03fee25ec5cfd3e921be" alt="Highlighted Collections section in Theme Customizer" width="3280" height="2186" data-path="images/theme/release/sections/highlighted-collections/highlighted-collections-location.png" />

## Section settings

Section settings control layout, sizing, and visual styling.

<Tabs>
  <Tab title="Layout & Sizing">
    ### Section height

    Controls the height of the section on desktop.

    **Range:** 40 – 90 vh

    **Default:** 60 vh

    <img src="https://mintcdn.com/digifist/QDRXViIlIy6fQtZr/images/theme/release/sections/highlighted-collections/section-height.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=QDRXViIlIy6fQtZr&q=85&s=7c89820a59122e81bd87c7c26a57e40e" alt="Section height configuration" width="3280" height="2186" data-path="images/theme/release/sections/highlighted-collections/section-height.png" />

    ### Items title font size

    Controls the font size of collection titles.

    **Range:** 5x – 8x

    **Default:** 8x

    <Note>
      The changes will only apply to desktop.
    </Note>

    <img src="https://mintcdn.com/digifist/QDRXViIlIy6fQtZr/images/theme/release/sections/highlighted-collections/title-font-size.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=QDRXViIlIy6fQtZr&q=85&s=7bd7137749e52128b6916a5006ad2e5c" alt="Title font size configuration" width="3280" height="2186" data-path="images/theme/release/sections/highlighted-collections/title-font-size.png" />
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="Images">
    ### Image width

    Controls the width ratio between images and collection list.

    **Available options:**

    * **Normal:** 30% images / 70% list
    * **Wider:** 40% images / 60% list

    **Default:** Normal

    ### Image height

    Controls how images adapt to the section.

    **Available options:**

    * **Original:** Use image's original aspect ratio
    * **Adapt to section:** Stretch to fill section height

    **Default:** Adapt to section

    <img src="https://mintcdn.com/digifist/QDRXViIlIy6fQtZr/images/theme/release/sections/highlighted-collections/image-settings.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=QDRXViIlIy6fQtZr&q=85&s=6b6a8992b9d01b86c1c42d0e241223d4" alt="Image width and height settings" width="3280" height="2186" data-path="images/theme/release/sections/highlighted-collections/image-settings.png" />

    ### Mobile Image

    Upload a specific image for mobile view.

    * Shopify image picker

    <Tip>
      The selected image will only appear in mobile view.
    </Tip>

    <img src="https://mintcdn.com/digifist/QDRXViIlIy6fQtZr/images/theme/release/sections/highlighted-collections/mobile-image.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=QDRXViIlIy6fQtZr&q=85&s=61e3e785f2e7728523f3929d8cc19cff" alt="Mobile image configuration" width="3280" height="2186" data-path="images/theme/release/sections/highlighted-collections/mobile-image.png" />
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="Settings">
    ### Section width

    Controls the maximum width of the section.

    **Available options:**

    * **Page:** Standard page width
    * **Fluid:** Wider than page width

    **Default:** Page

    ### Color scheme

    Controls background and text colors for the section container.

    * Shopify color scheme selector
    * **Default:** Scheme 1

    ### Spacing top

    Controls spacing above the section.

    **Available options:** None, S, M, L, XL

    **Default:** M

    ### Spacing bottom

    Controls spacing below the section.

    **Available options:** None, S, M, L, XL

    **Default:** M

    <img src="https://mintcdn.com/digifist/j7jhcMbQQeX1DfIN/images/theme/release/sections/highlighted-collections/section-settings.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=j7jhcMbQQeX1DfIN&q=85&s=0d4d6ce64cc5eb229488e913f02ef551" alt="Section width and spacing settings" width="3280" height="2186" data-path="images/theme/release/sections/highlighted-collections/section-settings.png" />
  </Tab>
</Tabs>

## Block settings

Block settings control individual collection items. Each block represents a single collection.

<Warning>
  Maximum of 12 collection blocks can be added per section.
</Warning>

<Tabs>
  <Tab title="Collection">
    ### Collection

    Select a collection to display.

    * Shopify collection picker

    <img src="https://mintcdn.com/digifist/QDRXViIlIy6fQtZr/images/theme/release/sections/highlighted-collections/collection-picker.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=QDRXViIlIy6fQtZr&q=85&s=a7bd3241e64deb1eaf176f9a53e7d4df" alt="Collection selection" width="3280" height="2186" data-path="images/theme/release/sections/highlighted-collections/collection-picker.png" />

    ### Image

    Upload a custom image for the collection.

    * Shopify image picker

    <Note>
      Will overwrite collection image.
    </Note>

    ### Heading

    Custom heading text for the collection.

    * Text input

    <Tip>
      Will overwrite collection heading.
    </Tip>
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="Styling">
    ### Set heading to italic

    Displays collection title in italic style.

    **Options:** True / False

    **Default:** False

    <img src="https://mintcdn.com/digifist/QDRXViIlIy6fQtZr/images/theme/release/sections/highlighted-collections/italic-title.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=QDRXViIlIy6fQtZr&q=85&s=498ca778f053727c87622033bb3e7309" alt="Italic title option" width="3280" height="2186" data-path="images/theme/release/sections/highlighted-collections/italic-title.png" />

    ### Enable products counter

    Shows the number of products in the collection.

    **Options:** True / False

    **Default:** True

    <Note>
      Helps to show how many items are in the collection in a small superscript. If there are no products in the collection, this counter will not appear.
    </Note>

    <img src="https://mintcdn.com/digifist/QDRXViIlIy6fQtZr/images/theme/release/sections/highlighted-collections/products-counter.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=QDRXViIlIy6fQtZr&q=85&s=c61ce46d2aa2f61269d5a26f5220ef95" alt="Products counter display" width="3280" height="2186" data-path="images/theme/release/sections/highlighted-collections/products-counter.png" />
  </Tab>
</Tabs>

## 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

## Related guides

<Card title="Common Settings" icon="sliders" href="/themes/release/common-settings">
  Learn about common settings shared across sections
</Card>
