How to use Shopify article excerpt element?

The Article Excerpt element displays a short summary of a Shopify blog article. It’s ideal for previewing content on blog lists, featured sections, or article cards without showing the full article body.

When used inside an Article Detail container, it automatically pulls the excerpt from the selected article, keeping your layout dynamic and easy to manage.

I. Article Excerpt Element - Content Settings

Automatic Article Source

This block is designed to work inside an Article Detail container.

• It automatically uses the article selected in the parent Article Detail element

• No manual article selection is required on the live storefront

This ensures the correct article excerpt is always displayed.

Display Option

Use the display settings to control how much text is shown:

• Max lines: Limit the excerpt to a specific number of lines

• Number of lines: Adjust how many lines of text are visible

These options help keep your layout clean and consistent across different screen sizes.

II. Article Excerpt Element - Basic Settings

The Basic tab allows you to control the layout and positioning of the Article Excerpt element:

• Element ID: A unique identifier for styling or custom scripts

• Alignment: Align the excerpt horizontally and vertically

• Size & Position: Adjust X/Y position, width, and height

• Spacing & Style: Fine-tune padding, margins, and text appearance

• State: Customize styles for different interaction states

This gives you full control over how the article excerpt fits into your page design.

III. Article Excerpt Element – Advanced Settings

The Advanced tab allows you to control interactions, device visibility, animations, and custom styling for your text element.

Display on

Control where the text will be visible:

• Desktop – show/hide text on desktop devices.
• Mobile – show/hide text on mobile devices.

This helps you optimize the layout for different screens (responsive design).

Animation

Bring your text to life with animation effects.

• Type: Choose an animation style (e.g., fade, slide, bounce).
• Loop: Set how many times the animation repeats.
• Duration: Adjust how long the animation lasts (in seconds).
• Delay: Add a delay before the animation starts.

Custom CSS

• Turn this on to apply your own CSS code for advanced styling.
• This is especially useful for developers or advanced users who want unique effects beyond the built-in options.

=> The Advanced tab gives users more control, interactivity, and professional effects, making the text stand out and adapt perfectly to any device.

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