Footer layout settings

The layout settings are essential for defining the overall look and feel of your shop, impacting how content is displayed across the entire site. These settings allow you to organize content into columns and rows, ensuring a visually appealing and functional layout. While applied globally, they can be customized at the section or block level for more detailed control.

The Fill available space setting enables content to stretch and fill its container, providing a balanced appearance. The Show in new column option allows for a multi-column layout, enhancing readability by displaying content side-by-side. Meanwhile, the Show in new row setting stacks content vertically, creating a clear hierarchy of information.

For practical application, you might consider enabling the Fill available space to create a cohesive look. Using the Show in new column can enhance the shopping experience by organizing related content side-by-side. The Show in new row option is ideal for stacking content like testimonials or blog posts, making it easy for users to scroll through and consume information. These settings offer flexibility in designing a visually appealing and user-friendly shop layout.

Overview #

The settings outlined here are part of the core theme settings, specifically focusing on the layout settings. These settings are crucial for defining the overall look and feel of the shop, impacting how content is displayed across the entire site. While these settings are applied globally, they can be overridden at the section or block level to allow for more granular customization.

Key components and functionality #

Layout settings

The layout settings control how content is structured and displayed on the site. These settings help in organizing content into columns and rows, ensuring that the layout is visually appealing and functional.

Fill available space

This setting allows content to stretch and fill the available space within its container. This can be particularly useful for ensuring that content is evenly distributed across the page, providing a balanced and professional appearance.

  • Default: Unchecked

Show in new column

This option enables content to be displayed in a new column, allowing for a multi-column layout. This is useful for organizing content side-by-side, which can enhance readability and visual appeal.

  • Default: Unchecked

Show in new row

This setting allows content to be displayed in a new row, which can be useful for stacking content vertically. This is ideal for creating a clear hierarchy of information, guiding the user's eye through the content in a logical order.

  • Default: Unchecked

Usage examples #

  1. Creating a balanced layout: You might consider enabling the Fill available space option to ensure that your content stretches to fill the entire width of the page, creating a balanced and cohesive look.

  2. Organizing content with columns: Consider using the Show in new column setting to display related content side-by-side, such as product images and descriptions, to enhance the shopping experience.

  3. Stacking content vertically: The Show in new row option is perfect for stacking content, such as testimonials or blog posts, in a vertical format, making it easy for users to scroll through and consume information.

These settings provide flexibility in designing the layout of your shop, allowing you to create a visually appealing and user-friendly experience.