Rich Text Section
Last updated: February 5, 2026
Rich Text Section
An editorial-focused text section for storytelling, descriptions, and long-form content.
Adding the Section
- Open the theme editor
- Click Add section
- Select Rich Text
Layout Options
Narrow Width
Toggle Narrow width to constrain text for optimal reading:
- Enabled - Narrower column, better for long text
- Disabled - Full width content
Recommended: Enable for text-heavy sections.
Text Style
| Style | Effect | |-------|--------| | Normal | Standard paragraph styling | | Editorial | Larger, more elegant typography |
Use Editorial for featured quotes or statement text.
Content Alignment
Align all content:
- Left - Traditional left alignment
- Center - Centered text (good for short content)
- Right - Right-aligned (rarely used)
Available Blocks
Subheading
Small introductory text:
- Categories
- Dates
- Series names
Heading
Main section title with size options:
- H1 - Page titles (use once per page)
- H2 - Section headings
- H3 - Subsection titles
- H4 - Smaller headings
Text
Rich text block supporting:
- Bold and italic formatting
- Links
- Bullet lists
- Numbered lists
- Multiple paragraphs
Button
Optional call-to-action:
- Primary, Outline, or Underline style
- Link to any page
- Optional arrow icon
Padding Options
Control vertical spacing:
- Adjust top and bottom padding
- Use consistent spacing with other sections
Color Scheme
Apply a color scheme for:
- Background color
- Text color
- Heading color
- Button styling
Use Cases
About Page
- Subheading: "Our Story"
- Heading: "Founded in 2020"
- Text: Your brand story
- Button: "Meet the Team"
Policy Information
- Heading: "Shipping Information"
- Text: Shipping details and policies
- Use normal text style
Editorial Content
- Editorial text style
- Featured quote or manifesto
- Center aligned for impact
Product Information
- Heading: "Materials & Care"
- Text: Care instructions
- Narrow width for readability
Best Practices
Readability
- Enable narrow width for long text
- Use appropriate heading hierarchy
- Break long text into multiple paragraphs
Typography
- Editorial style works best for short, impactful text
- Normal style for informational content
- Match heading size to content importance
Visual Hierarchy
- Use subheadings to introduce topics
- Don't skip heading levels (H2 → H4)
- One button per section typically sufficient
Accessibility
- Headings create document structure for screen readers
- Use proper heading hierarchy
- Link text should describe the destination
