# Multicolumn

This section is ideal for showcasing brand values, explaining product features, or organizing related information visually. Poetic Theme offers customizable layouts (grid and slider) for varied visual impact. With this section, you can organize information into easily digestible columns.

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### **1, How to add section in theme editor:**

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In your theme editor (**Customize**), scroll to the bottom of the template and select **Add section**.
{% endstep %}

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In the list, locate and select **Multicolumn** section. The section will now be added to your page, ready for customization.
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### **2, Section settings:**

The **Section settings** allow you to define the number of columns, image style, alignment, and layout options.

* **Secondary background**: Control how the **Color scheme** applies to the section:
  * **None**: Applies the color scheme to both the columns and the entire section background.
  * **Show as column background**: Applies the color scheme only to each column’s background.
* **Number of columns on desktop**: Adjust the number of columns displayed per row on desktop, with options ranging from **2 to 6 columns**.
* **Image width**: Control the width of images within each column, adjustable from **10% to 100%**.
* **Image ratio**: Standardize the shape of images within columns to one of the following options: **Portrait (3:4); Square (1:1); Circle; Landscape (4:3); Adapt to image** (maintains each image’s original dimensions)
* **Image alignment**: Align images within each column to the **Left**, **Center**, or **Right**.
* **Enable carousel on desktop**: Switch the section layout from **Grid** to **Slider**. When enabled, users can navigate horizontally through the columns, especially useful when displaying more than the default number of visible columns.
* **Mobile settings:** Optimize the section’s layout for mobile with these settings:
  * **Number of columns on mobile**: Set the number of columns per row on mobile, choosing between **1 column** or **2 columns** per row.
  * **Enable swipe on mobile**: Enable to switch the section layout from **Grid** to **Slider** on mobile, allowing users to swipe through the columns horizontally.

### **3, Block settings**

Each **Column block** contains customizable elements for images, headings, text, and buttons.

* **Image**: Upload an image for each column. This image will replace the default placeholder and serves as a primary visual for the column.
* **Heading & description**: Enter a heading for the column, along with additional text to provide more information beneath the heading.
* **Button**: Add a button to direct customers to another page or section. Customize the button style to suit your design preferences, with options for **Solid**, **Outline**, and **Text** styles.


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