> ## Documentation Index
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# Marquees

> Display continuously scrolling text or product items in an animated horizontal ticker format.

The Marquees section displays continuously scrolling text or product items with icons in a horizontal ticker format. It's perfect for highlighting key messages, promotions, or featured products in an eye-catching, animated display.

Marquees create dynamic, attention-grabbing displays that draw the eye and communicate important information or offers while maintaining a modern, engaging user experience.

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/digifist/qr45oTST_9t0Ykeb/images/theme/release/sections/marquees/marquees-overview.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=qr45oTST_9t0Ykeb&q=85&s=492151e5df8d2d60fbebf9f05e1d12c3" alt="Marquees section overview" width="3280" height="2186" data-path="images/theme/release/sections/marquees/marquees-overview.png" />

## What this section controls

This section controls marquee displays with the following capabilities:

* Unlimited text items, product items, or countdown timers
* Continuous horizontal scroll animation
* Pause on hover functionality
* Configurable animation speed
* Icon and custom image support
* Product card integration
* Responsive element sizing

## How the Marquees section works

The Marquees section creates an infinite scrolling animation:

* Displays unlimited text items, product items, or countdown timers
* Continuous horizontal scroll animation
* Pause on hover functionality
* Configurable animation speed and element sizing
* Supports icons, custom images, and product cards
* Responsive design with mobile-specific sizing

## Getting started

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

  <Step title="Add Marquees section">
    Add the section to your desired page or template.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Add marquee items">
    Click **Add Text item** or **Add Product item** to create scrolling content.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Configure animation">
    Adjust animation speed, element size, and spacing.
  </Step>
</Steps>

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/digifist/qr45oTST_9t0Ykeb/images/theme/release/sections/marquees/marquees-location.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=qr45oTST_9t0Ykeb&q=85&s=69e8f59afbf5ff09011cd90e36bf4eca" alt="Marquees section in Theme Customizer" width="3280" height="2186" data-path="images/theme/release/sections/marquees/marquees-location.png" />

## Section settings

Section settings control animation behavior, sizing, and layout.

<Tabs>
  <Tab title="Animation">
    ### Enable animation

    Enables the scrolling animation.

    **Options:** True / False

    **Default:** True

    <Tip>
      Enable to animate the marquees. Disable for static display.
    </Tip>

    ### Animation speed

    Controls the speed of the scrolling animation.

    **Range:** 1 – 10

    **Default:** 5

    <Note>
      The higher the number, the slower the animation.
    </Note>

    <img src="https://mintcdn.com/digifist/p_8JusJBkPSwHVox/images/theme/release/sections/marquees/animation-settings.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=p_8JusJBkPSwHVox&q=85&s=30d1e0ac6dbf848c1a05ba2be08e2793" alt="Animation configuration" width="3280" height="2186" data-path="images/theme/release/sections/marquees/animation-settings.png" />
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="Layout">
    ### Element size

    Controls the size of marquee items.

    **Range:** 1 – 6

    **Default:** 1

    <Note>
      Desktop and tablet only. Mobile size adjusts automatically.
    </Note>

    ### Element spacing

    Controls spacing between marquee items on desktop.

    **Range:** 0 – 6 rem (0.4 increments)

    **Default:** 4.8 rem

    <Note>
      Desktop and tablet only. Mobile spacing adjusts automatically.
    </Note>

    <img src="https://mintcdn.com/digifist/p_8JusJBkPSwHVox/images/theme/release/sections/marquees/layout-settings.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=p_8JusJBkPSwHVox&q=85&s=90efd0d98632c9f362812f88fb031dc6" alt="Layout configuration" width="3280" height="2186" data-path="images/theme/release/sections/marquees/layout-settings.png" />
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="Settings">
    ### 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:** None

    ### Spacing bottom

    Controls spacing below the section.

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

    **Default:** None

    <img src="https://mintcdn.com/digifist/p_8JusJBkPSwHVox/images/theme/release/sections/marquees/section-settings.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=p_8JusJBkPSwHVox&q=85&s=13dd5e26e29ceda1839aacef3fefa587" alt="Section spacing settings" width="3280" height="2186" data-path="images/theme/release/sections/marquees/section-settings.png" />
  </Tab>
</Tabs>

## Block settings

The Marquees section supports three types of blocks for flexible content display.

<Tabs>
  <Tab title="Text item">
    ### Icon

    Theme icon identifier.

    * Text input
    * **Default:** theme-box

    <Tip>
      See available icons in theme documentation.
    </Tip>

    ### Custom icon

    Upload a custom icon image.

    * Shopify image picker

    <Warning>
      Overwrites theme icon when selected.
    </Warning>

    <img src="https://mintcdn.com/digifist/p_8JusJBkPSwHVox/images/theme/release/sections/marquees/text-item-icon.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=p_8JusJBkPSwHVox&q=85&s=23f2ab7dc6fcee5a300659982056d6f5" alt="Icon configuration" width="3280" height="2186" data-path="images/theme/release/sections/marquees/text-item-icon.png" />

    ### Title

    Heading text for the item.

    * Text input

    ### Link

    Optional link destination.

    * Shopify URL selector

    <img src="https://mintcdn.com/digifist/p_8JusJBkPSwHVox/images/theme/release/sections/marquees/text-item-content.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=p_8JusJBkPSwHVox&q=85&s=4e3f7a8bbe4cdc2b2dcd355b182b047f" alt="Text item content" width="3280" height="2186" data-path="images/theme/release/sections/marquees/text-item-content.png" />
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="Product item">
    ### Product

    Select a product to display.

    * Shopify product picker

    ### Product image

    Custom product image.

    * Shopify image picker

    <Note>
      Overwrites product featured image.
    </Note>

    ### Product heading

    Custom product title.

    * Text input

    <Tip>
      Overwrites product title.
    </Tip>

    <img src="https://mintcdn.com/digifist/p_8JusJBkPSwHVox/images/theme/release/sections/marquees/product-item.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=p_8JusJBkPSwHVox&q=85&s=8d611653ffdd9e11d9e5f103764c5a68" alt="Product item configuration" width="3280" height="2186" data-path="images/theme/release/sections/marquees/product-item.png" />

    ### Show product title

    Displays product title below image.

    **Options:** True / False

    **Default:** True

    ### Button label

    Text for optional button.

    * Text input
    * Leave empty to hide
    * **Default:** "Learn more"
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="Timer">
    <Warning>
      Maximum of 1 timer block can be added per section.
    </Warning>

    ### Show on

    Controls where the timer is visible.

    **Available options:**

    * **Desktop:** Desktop only
    * **Mobile:** Mobile only
    * **Both:** All devices

    **Default:** Desktop

    ### Timer date

    Set the countdown target date and time.

    * **Year:** Number input (Default: 2024)
    * **Month:** Select January – December (Default: January)
    * **Day:** Range 1 – 31 (Default: 1)
    * **Hour:** Range 0 – 23 (Default: 0)
    * **Minute:** Range 0 – 59 (Default: 0)

    <img src="https://mintcdn.com/digifist/p_8JusJBkPSwHVox/images/theme/release/sections/marquees/timer-settings.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=p_8JusJBkPSwHVox&q=85&s=c87b4997062e2ed823b4b1901a60d7d9" alt="Timer configuration" width="3280" height="2186" data-path="images/theme/release/sections/marquees/timer-settings.png" />

    ### Parts display settings

    Control which timer components are visible:

    * **Show timer days** (Default: True)
    * **Show timer hours** (Default: True)
    * **Show timer minutes** (Default: True)
    * **Show timer seconds** (Default: True)
  </Tab>
</Tabs>

## Best practices

* Keep text items concise (2-5 words) for quick comprehension during scrolling
* Use consistent icon styling across all items for visual harmony
* Set animation speed based on content length - slower for text-heavy items
* Test animation speed on actual devices to ensure readability during scroll
* Limit to 6-8 unique items to avoid overwhelming the animation cycle
* Use high contrast colors for text against background for readability
* Consider disabling animation for accessibility or content-heavy messages
* Product items work best with square product images for consistent display
* Use marquees for promotional messages, shipping info, or store highlights
* Place near top of page for maximum visibility and impact

## Common use cases

* **Promotional messaging** - Highlight sales, discounts, or special offers
* **Shipping and returns** - Display free shipping, easy returns, or delivery information
* **Trust indicators** - Show certifications, guarantees, warranties, or brand values
* **Featured products** - Showcase product collections or new arrivals in motion
* **Event countdown** - Display countdown to sales, launches, or special events
* **Store highlights** - Emphasize key differentiators or unique selling points
* **Announcement ticker** - Share news, updates, or important store information

## Related guides

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