Content Sections

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

  1. Open the theme editor
  2. Click Add section
  3. 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

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