Liquid Section Tag

Using Section Tag

Liquid section tag defines Shopify theme sections for customization.

Introduction to Liquid Section Tag

The Liquid section tag is a fundamental component of Shopify themes, allowing developers to create customizable sections in their theme templates. These sections enable merchants to easily manage and personalize content through the Shopify admin interface without needing to touch the code. Understanding how to implement and utilize the section tag is crucial for creating dynamic and user-friendly Shopify themes.

Basic Structure of a Section

A section in Shopify is defined using the <section> tag within an .liquid file. Each section can contain HTML, CSS, and Liquid code to render dynamic content. A typical section file includes a schema at the bottom, which defines the settings and blocks available for customization in the Shopify admin.

The above code snippet shows how to include a section named header in a Shopify theme template.

Creating a Custom Section

To create a custom section, you need to create a new file in the sections directory of your Shopify theme, typically named example-section.liquid. This file will define the layout and functionality of your new section.

In this example, the schema defines a section named "Example Section" with one customizable text setting labeled "Section Heading" and a block type "Text Block". This enables merchants to add or edit text content directly from the admin panel.

Using Sections in a Shopify Theme

Once your section file is created, it can be included in a theme template using the {% section %} tag. This will render the section on the page, allowing its content to be managed from the Shopify admin interface.

The code above includes the example-section in a template, making it accessible for customization.

Advantages of Using the Liquid Section Tag

Using sections provides several benefits, including:

Ease of customization: Merchants can easily modify content through the admin without coding.
Modular design: Sections enable a modular approach to theme design, promoting reusability and flexibility.
Improved user experience: By providing a straightforward way to manage page content, sections enhance the overall user experience.