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Header

by Admin on Aug 25, 2025

1. What is Header?

The Header section is the topmost section of your Shopify store, containing key navigation elements such as the logo, menu, search bar, and shopping cart icon. It ensures seamless navigation and brand recognition for visitors.


2. Section Components

⚠️ Note: This guide only focuses on the settings for the whole Header section. To understand how to set up each block (a.k.a each mega menu style), go to its specific document.

Section

 

Add a primary navigation area that appears at the top of every page.

Available blocks

 

Used to add a tab-style menu layout. 

Learn how to set up the Tabbed Menu

 

Used to add a multi-column menu layout. 

Learn how to set up the Column Menu

 

Used to add a menu with promotional banners.

Learn how to set up the Banner Menu

 

Used to add a menu that highlights specific products.

Learn how to set up the Product Menu

 

Used to add a menu that shows all blog posts.

Learn how to set up the Blog Menu

 

Used to add a menu that has a contact form & contact information inside.

Learn how to set up the Contact Menu

 

Used to add a call to action button to the menu

Learn how to set up the Button on Menu


 3. Location & Setup

  1. Go to “Online Store” > “Themes” > ”Customize”.
  2. Locate the Header setting group.
  3. Click "Add Section"
  4. Search for "Header ".
  5. Click on it to add.

4. Highlight features

  • Desktop & Mobile Layouts: Customize different header layouts for desktop and mobile.
  • Sticky Header: Keep the header fixed on scroll for better navigation.
  • Transparent Header Option: Enable a transparent header for modern designs.
  • 7 mega menu styles: Make the header more engaging with 7 different ways to use your mega menu.

5. Common Use Cases

🤔 How to assign a menu to the header?

You can display your store's menu in the header using the Main Menu setting. Here's how:

STEP 1:

Prepare your menu in the Shopify admin, go to  Content > Menu > “Create menu”.

STEP 2:

Click on the Header section to open its setting panel.

STEP 3:

Locate the Main menu setting and select the menu you want to display.

STEP 4:

Click “Save” to apply changes.

⚠️ Note: This will show all the menu items you have set up in Shopify Admin as a basic dropdown menu. 

 

🤔 How to enable a sticky header?

Want the header to stay visible when scrolling? Here’s how:

STEP 1:

Click on the Header section to open its setting panel.

STEP 2:

Tap on the Sticky header to open its dropdown, you can choose between the following options:

  • None – The header scrolls away with the page.
  • On scroll up – The header reappears only when scrolling up.
  • Always – The header stays fixed at the top.
  • Always, reduce logo size – The header remains sticky while reducing the logo size for better visibility. Adjust the percentage amount using the Reduce logo by setting.

STEP 3: Click “Save” to apply changes.

 

🤔 How to enable a transparent header?

A transparent header blends seamlessly into banners and hero images. To enable:

STEP 1:

Click on the Header section to open its settings panel.

STEP 2:

Under Transparent Header, turn on:

  • Enable on homepage 
  • Enable on collection pages 

depends on your demand to make the header transparent on which page.

STEP 3: (Optional)

Some more adjustments you might need to make the transparent header fit your vibe:

  • Upload a Transparent Logo (optional) to match the header design.
  • Adjust the Shadow and its color for both the dark/light versions.
  • Adjust the Text, Text link color for both dark/light versions.

STEP 4: Click “Save” to apply changes.

 

🤔 What customization options can you give your Header?

In the Desktop layout setting group:

✨ Change the section width, add padding, or add a divider

Click on the Header section, and scroll down to the Desktop layout group, and you will be able to change those settings.

In the Mobile layout setting group:

✨ Add a logo for mobile (light/dark)

Click on the Header section, and scroll down to the Mobile layout group, and you can:

  • Upload an image to Mobile logo (light)/ Mobile logo (dark).
  • Adjust the Logo mobile width. 

Need help? Contact our support team at Omni Themes Support.