Setting Up Your Announcements section
(Left aligned - Social / Language / Currency enabled)
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Section Settings
General Settings
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Enable announcement bar: Toggle this feature on or off to show or hide the announcement bar at the top of your webpage. (Default: Enabled)
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Enable autoplay: When enabled, this feature will automatically cycle through different content blocks in the announcement bar. (Default: Disabled)
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Autoplay speed in seconds: Use the range slider to control the speed at which the content blocks cycle. You can choose any value between 4 to 10 seconds. (Default: 8 seconds)
Alignment Settings
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Desktop text align: Select the alignment of text in the announcement bar when viewed on a desktop. You can choose between Left, Center, and Right alignment. (Default: Left)
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Mobile text align: Similar to the desktop setting, this controls text alignment on mobile devices. The options are Left, Center, and Right. (Default: Left)
Selectors and Links
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Language Selector: If you wish to add language options to your announcement bar, this option needs to be enabled. For adding a language, you should go to your language settings. (Default: Enabled)
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Country/Region Selector: To display a dropdown of countries or regions for your customers, enable this option. Additional configurations can be made in your payment settings. (Default: Enabled)
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Social Media Links: To add links to your social media accounts on the announcement bar, this option needs to be toggled on. The actual links should be added in your theme settings under Social Media. (Default: Enabled)
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Block Settings
- Title: This field updates the title of the announcement content.
- Body: This field updates the body text of the announcement content. Use the rich text tools to bold, italic or add links to the body of your announcement!
(Center aligned - Social / Language / Currency disabled - Multiple text blocks)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
- How do I change the background color?
- You can change the background color via the "Promo bar background" setting in your theme's settings > Colors section, like so:
- You can change the background color via the "Promo bar background" setting in your theme's settings > Colors section, like so:
- What if my announcement bar isn't showing?
- Ensure the "Enable announcement bar" option is toggled on. If it's off, the announcement bar will be hidden.
- Why is my text alignment not changing?
- If you have enabled the "Language Selector," "Country/Region Selector," or "Social Media Links" options, the text will remain left-aligned regardless of what you've set in the "Desktop text align" or "Mobile text align" options.
- If you have enabled the "Language Selector," "Country/Region Selector," or "Social Media Links" options, the text will remain left-aligned regardless of what you've set in the "Desktop text align" or "Mobile text align" options.
- Can I autoplay the announcement content?
- Yes, you can enable autoplay by toggling the "Enable autoplay" option. You can also control the speed of the autoplay feature using the "Autoplay speed in seconds" range slider.
- Yes, you can enable autoplay by toggling the "Enable autoplay" option. You can also control the speed of the autoplay feature using the "Autoplay speed in seconds" range slider.
- How do I add multiple blocks of content?
- The "Content" section allows you to add up to 4 blocks of content. Each block can have its own Title and Body, making it versatile for different announcements.
- The "Content" section allows you to add up to 4 blocks of content. Each block can have its own Title and Body, making it versatile for different announcements.
- Can I add a language selector to the announcement bar?
- Yes, you can enable the "Language Selector" in the section settings. Once enabled, you'll need to add your desired languages in the Shopify admin's language settings. Note: The text alignment will stay left-aligned if this setting is enabled.
- Yes, you can enable the "Language Selector" in the section settings. Once enabled, you'll need to add your desired languages in the Shopify admin's language settings. Note: The text alignment will stay left-aligned if this setting is enabled.
- How do I add different countries or regions to the selector?
- You can enable the "Country/Region Selector" in the section settings. For additional configurations, you'll need to visit your Shopify admin's payment settings. Note: The text alignment will stay left-aligned if this setting is enabled.
- You can enable the "Country/Region Selector" in the section settings. For additional configurations, you'll need to visit your Shopify admin's payment settings. Note: The text alignment will stay left-aligned if this setting is enabled.
- How can I link my social media accounts to the announcement bar?
- Enable the "Show social media links" option in the section settings. After this, you'll have to add the actual social media links in your theme settings under the "Social Media" tab. Note: The text alignment will stay left-aligned if this setting is enabled.
For additional support, please submit a request and our support team will be in touch to help!