# Scrolling text

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The **Scrolling text** section displays continuously moving content (text and/or images) in a horizontal loop, ideal for announcements, promotions, or featured highlights.

### 1. Our guide to set up a Scrolling text section:

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**Steps:**

* In the theme editor, click **Add section.**
* Locate **Scrolling text.**
* Click **Save.**
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### 2. **Section settings**

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* **General**
  * **Color scheme:** Applies predefined colors to the section’s background and text.
  * **Direction:** Controls the scrolling direction of the content:
    * **Left**: Content moves from right → left
    * **Right**: Content moves from left → right
  * **Speed:** Adjusts how fast the content scrolls.
  * **Space between messages:** Defines spacing between each block (text or image), helping improve readability and visual balance.
* **Tex settings**
  * **Font style:** Choose between heading font (more prominent) or body font (more subtle).
  * **Text size:** Controls the size of text across all text blocks.
  * **Icon size:** Adjusts the size of icons displayed alongside text.

#### **3. Text block settings**

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* **Text:** Enter the message to display (e.g., promotions, announcements, brand statements).
* **Icon:** Add an icon before the text.

### **4. Image block settings**

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* **Image:** Upload an image to display within the scrolling row (e.g., logos, badges, product highlights).
* **Link:** Make the image clickable, directing users to a specific page.
* **Image ratio:** Controls the shape and proportion of the image.
* **Image width:** Adjusts the display size of the image.
* **Corner radius:** Adds rounded corners for a softer visual style.


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